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SM14 TYM

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,533 mi
Last recorded95,533 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 95,533 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 95,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,139 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 80,354 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 75,117 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,870 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,338 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,667 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,645 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 54,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 38,628 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 37,424 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Undertrays fitted

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 TYM is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM14 TYM, 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 TYM registered?

SM14 TYM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2014.

Is SM14 TYM safe to buy?

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