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2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,657 mi
Last recorded84,657 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE14 VFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,657 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 84,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 77,440 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 77,402 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 61,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 59,957 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 59,944 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 59,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 33,186 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 24,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,582 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 24,582 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel hand brake imbalance (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 18,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SE14 VFC is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE14 VFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE14 VFC registered?

SE14 VFC is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2014.

Is SE14 VFC safe to buy?

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