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SM05 CYM

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,675 mi
Last recorded137,675 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 CYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 137,675 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2026 137,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 133,939 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 131,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing and cracks to tyre tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 124,745 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,570 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 113,308 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,308 miles

slight play in steering arm/rack o/s/f

Pass 30 Apr 2019 102,548 miles

Front Windscreen Washers Jets Partially Blocked

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,736 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,809 miles

NSF TYRE excessively worn on the outer edge and perishing sidewalls

OSF TYRE perishing on inner and outer sidewalls and wearing on the outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NSF TYRE excessively worn on the outer edge and perishing sidewalls

OSF TYRE perishing on inner and outer sidewalls and wearing on the outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing thin

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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SM05 CYM is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM05 CYM, 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 SM05 CYM registered?

SM05 CYM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is SM05 CYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 CYM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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