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T21 YAH

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,474 mi
Last recorded116,474 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 YAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 116,474 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 116,474 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 106,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting on inner surfaces on both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 101,161 miles

Central Rear wiper torn

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 95,073 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,011 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper secured by tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 86,011 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose bumper secured by tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in outer shoulder ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,529 miles

Body component slightly loose Front bumper secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 82,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body component slightly loose Front bumper secured with tape (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Outer edge, 205/55/R16 ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 69,112 miles

Offside Front osf tyre heavly perished 13 dot code 205/55r16 91w

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 1 Dec 2018 69,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front front bumper insecure but not likely to detatch

Offside Front osf tyre heavly perished 13 dot code 205/55r16 91w

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,651 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,477 miles

Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

lip at front brake discs

lip at rear brake discs /signs of some corrosion

rear wiper rubber torn / smearing

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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T21 YAH is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T21 YAH, 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 T21 YAH registered?

T21 YAH is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is T21 YAH safe to buy?

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