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RE14 OPV

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,889 mi
Last recorded140,889 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE14 OPV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 140,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 135,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing VERY close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 131,373 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 131,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock absorber dust cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2021 102,322 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT + REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 93,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

underside wet due to rain

Pass 14 May 2019 66,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 May 2019 66,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,042 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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RE14 OPV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE14 OPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE14 OPV registered?

RE14 OPV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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