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VK14 MLZ

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,354 mi
Last recorded98,354 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 MLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 98,354 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 90,745 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 90,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,398 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 87,398 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,000 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 83,000 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 79,089 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 79,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,663 miles

Offside Front 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 6 Aug 2019 67,253 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 65,082 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm slight play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 65,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower suspension arm slight play in inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 52,146 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 41,542 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 MLZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MLZ, 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 MLZ registered?

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

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