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VN14 UVS

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

178,744 mi
Last recorded178,744 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 UVS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 178,744 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 166,977 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 9 Apr 2024 155,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf and osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2023 132,652 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 103,872 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 103,575 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 77,004 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 75,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm central channel (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,901 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 26,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2017 16,660 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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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VN14 UVS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 VN14 UVS, 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 VN14 UVS registered?

VN14 UVS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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The MOT history for VN14 UVS 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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