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VU14 AKG

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,671 mi
Last recorded79,671 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 AKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 79,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,469 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))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,299 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 11 Aug 2022 62,596 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 11 Aug 2022 62,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 13 Aug 2021 52,614 miles

UNDERTRAYS PREVENTING THE CHECKING OF TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 42,869 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 42,869 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 42,768 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 42,765 miles

Registration plate missing Front and rear (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tear in sidewall has exposed cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 39,756 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 23,437 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 22,266 miles

Front pads worn

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 17,643 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

Nearside and offside front tyres scrubbed on outer edges

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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VU14 AKG is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VU14 AKG, 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 VU14 AKG registered?

VU14 AKG is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2014.

Is VU14 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU14 AKG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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