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S222 DLR

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,501 mi
Last recorded149,501 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 DLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 149,501 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 149,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 140,523 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 140,520 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 119,093 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 122,276 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 111,254 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,750 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 107,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 92,795 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 54,649 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,729 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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S222 DLR is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S222 DLR, 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 S222 DLR registered?

S222 DLR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is S222 DLR safe to buy?

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