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SM14 RYW

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,665 mi
Last recorded142,665 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 RYW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 142,665 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 139,003 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 134,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 124,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads now quite worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff leak at seal(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2021 111,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF very cut/ torn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSF 2055516 CORD EXPOSED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads now quite worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Diff leak at seal(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2019 90,019 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,996 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 83,996 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2018 80,444 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,975 miles

Rear Oil leak differential front pinion seal ()

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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SM14 RYW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 SM14 RYW, 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 SM14 RYW registered?

SM14 RYW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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