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SB14 VBF

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

57,716 mi
Last recorded57,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 VBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 57,716 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 52,168 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 52,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 48,214 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 48,214 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 41,403 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 41,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 34,987 miles

o/s/d tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2021 30,577 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 27,104 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 22,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 17,616 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 15,311 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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SB14 VBF is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB14 VBF, 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 SB14 VBF registered?

SB14 VBF is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2014.

Is SB14 VBF safe to buy?

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