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VE63 YDG

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,386 mi
Last recorded103,386 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE63 YDG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 103,386 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,485 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 98,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 93,787 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))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2022 93,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2021 85,822 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 85,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,527 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,403 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Oct 2019 69,403 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 60,420 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 54,877 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 51,962 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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VE63 YDG is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 VE63 YDG, 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 VE63 YDG registered?

VE63 YDG is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 7 February 2014.

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