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VA14 ASZ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,597 mi
Last recorded118,597 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 ASZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 118,597 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2026 118,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 103,116 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,866 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 78,648 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure renew number plate (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fit 2x new wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 78,648 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure renew number plate (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective fit 2x new wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure repair rear bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps ernew nubplate ligths 2x (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 78,646 miles

Rear Bumper insecure bumper insecure need repair ing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 78,648 miles

Rear Bumper insecure bumper insecure need repair ing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate ligths not working need renewing (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure number plate defective to be renew (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,432 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 73,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 62,787 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 57,500 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 57,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,828 miles

Front Inner brake pads worn

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,648 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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VA14 ASZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA14 ASZ, 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 VA14 ASZ registered?

VA14 ASZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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