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VE14 OVS

2014 BMW 116

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,402 mi
Last recorded79,402 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 OVS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensasion (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 79,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensasion (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 74,546 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 74,546 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 68,112 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 62,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2021 52,904 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 50,772 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 45,325 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 37,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 29,556 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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VE14 OVS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE14 OVS, 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 VE14 OVS registered?

VE14 OVS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is VE14 OVS safe to buy?

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