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V70 HEL

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,595 mi
Last recorded160,595 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 HEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 160,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 152,285 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 143,140 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 143,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 134,019 miles

Both front shock gators split

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Jul 2023 134,019 miles

Both front shock gators split

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

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Jul 2022 112,735 miles

Both front shock absorber gators split

Both rear foam bump stops on shock absorbers deteriorated

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Jul 2022 112,735 miles

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

Both front shock absorber gators split

Both rear foam bump stops on shock absorbers deteriorated

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

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2021 89,214 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 89,214 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 72,273 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 72,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,564 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyres have irregular/stepped wear

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,134 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16

Pass 9 Aug 2017 20,833 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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V70 HEL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V70 HEL, 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 V70 HEL registered?

V70 HEL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is V70 HEL safe to buy?

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