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VU14 DCY

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,382 mi
Last recorded77,382 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 DCY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 77,382 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 77,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 64,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 53,479 miles

Nearside drl not working

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 53,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside drl not working

Pass 15 Mar 2017 28,479 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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VU14 DCY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

VU14 DCY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is VU14 DCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU14 DCY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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