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S21 ABS

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,486 mi
Last recorded74,486 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 ABS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 74,486 miles

travel h/brake

Pass 31 Dec 2024 64,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 64,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 60,774 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 59,617 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts on 5mm rears on 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 52,399 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 52,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 49,489 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 48,272 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 42,200 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 32,585 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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S21 ABS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 S21 ABS, 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 S21 ABS registered?

S21 ABS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2014.

Is S21 ABS safe to buy?

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