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VFZ 1895

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,674 mi
Last recorded97,674 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 1895
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 97,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area of exhaust manifold/turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jun 2026 97,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Area of exhaust manifold/turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 92,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 85,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 76,938 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 76,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Clear screen but poor. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (Adjusted) (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to MOT Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1mm away from MOT Limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 68,403 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,329 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,967 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 42,060 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 41,130 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 35,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VFZ 1895 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 VFZ 1895, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VFZ 1895 registered?

VFZ 1895 is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2014.

Is VFZ 1895 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFZ 1895 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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