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VK14 KLS

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,073 mi
Last recorded43,073 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 KLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 43,073 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Jan 2026 43,073 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 39,476 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 39,476 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 34,681 miles

Around turbo exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jan 2024 34,681 miles

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

Around turbo exhaust heat shield slightly loose.

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 29,275 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2022 22,250 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 20,576 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 19,710 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 17,213 miles

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

bothside front tyres worn outer edges

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Mar 2018 14,695 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

engine oil level low

Pass 25 Mar 2017 11,913 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 KLS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KLS, 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 VK14 KLS registered?

VK14 KLS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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