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VA14 XFZ

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,915 mi
Last recorded100,915 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 XFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 100,915 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,181 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,025 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 87,910 miles

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 1.7MM MIN 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 87,910 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM MIN 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,741 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 81,722 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 72,881 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 72,880 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,843 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

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

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

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

Nearside rear light unit has damage

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin s)(limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,539 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside rear light unit damaged

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

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Fail 27 Aug 2019 53,539 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Nearside rear light unit damaged

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

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

Offside front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2018 43,394 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 36,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

diesel emissions too low to trigger results

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 XFZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XFZ, 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 XFZ registered?

VA14 XFZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2014.

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