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VA14 HXU

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,652 mi
Last recorded161,652 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 HXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 161,652 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking .......

Pass 10 Feb 2025 146,371 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 131,360 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 131,360 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 118,471 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 104,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 104,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 90,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 79,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Stonechips in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,051 miles

both front tyres have slight wear to the outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 40,627 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 HXU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA14 HXU, 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 HXU registered?

VA14 HXU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2014.

Is VA14 HXU safe to buy?

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