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VA63 BCZ

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,534 mi
Last recorded106,534 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA63 BCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 106,534 miles

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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated UPPER (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2025 103,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 94,551 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads worn, Inner pad close to sensor

Offside rear tyre worn

Fail 18 Apr 2024 94,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn outer inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn outer inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads worn, Inner pad close to sensor

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 12 Apr 2023 88,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,948 miles

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 75,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 72,052 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 58,862 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and corroded/pads wearing low

Fail 19 Mar 2019 58,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and corroded/pads wearing low

Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,675 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,582 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 34,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VA63 BCZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA63 BCZ, 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 VA63 BCZ registered?

VA63 BCZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 21 February 2014.

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