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VIG 3017

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,226 mi
Last recorded94,226 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 3017
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 94,226 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 91,800 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,271 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 86,265 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 79,642 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,914 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2022 68,588 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2021 62,602 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2020 54,974 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,442 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 48,442 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,069 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (3.5.1i)

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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VIG 3017 is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 VIG 3017, 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 VIG 3017 registered?

VIG 3017 is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is VIG 3017 safe to buy?

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