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VK14 BWL

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,208 mi
Last recorded128,208 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 BWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 128,208 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 128,208 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 121,134 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 121,134 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 114,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 114,894 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 112,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 112,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working BOTH (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 104,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 104,721 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 96,665 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 87,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 73,684 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 53,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Oct 2017 53,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,142 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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VK14 BWL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VK14 BWL, 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 VK14 BWL registered?

VK14 BWL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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