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SB63 YNL

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,059 mi
Last recorded98,059 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 YNL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 98,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 93,901 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 93,901 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 89,708 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 89,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge reaching to centre three quarter (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Oct 2023 76,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 66,040 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 66,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,657 miles

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, covers fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 48,181 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 45,427 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 43,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower forward facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,661 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 24,274 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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SB63 YNL is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SB63 YNL, 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 SB63 YNL registered?

SB63 YNL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 January 2014.

Is SB63 YNL safe to buy?

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