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SC14 VTL

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,595 mi
Last recorded104,595 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC14 VTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 104,595 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front registration plate damaged but can be read correctly

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 104,594 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front registration plate damaged but can be read correctly

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 95,477 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front reg damaged but can still be read

Fail 29 Jan 2025 95,477 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt each wheel missing (4) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front reg damaged but can still be read

Pass 25 Nov 2023 84,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 82,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front wing is damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,585 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 67,585 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,382 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,517 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,696 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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SC14 VTL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC14 VTL, 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 SC14 VTL registered?

SC14 VTL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is SC14 VTL safe to buy?

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