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VU14 XRL

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,004 mi
Last recorded150,004 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 XRL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 150,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 140,468 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 134,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 123,062 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 111,093 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 101,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 94,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 85,548 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 85,548 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 75,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,819 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 XRL is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VU14 XRL, 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 VU14 XRL registered?

VU14 XRL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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