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SPY 809

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,364 mi
Last recorded118,364 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 809
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 118,364 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,442 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 114,442 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 104,773 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,085 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2022 97,083 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2021 89,218 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,381 miles

ALL 4 Tyre valves slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2019 68,800 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 68,800 miles

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation REPLACED BULB (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 57,173 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 45,574 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,526 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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SPY 809 is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SPY 809, 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 SPY 809 registered?

SPY 809 is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 2 January 2014.

Is SPY 809 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPY 809 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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