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VX14 XLU

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 XLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 56,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 53,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 50,250 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 46,657 miles

TPML on dashboard

Pass 28 Feb 2022 42,282 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 225/45/174 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 36,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2018 26,065 miles

offside rear tyre has cut in tread but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Mar 2017 22,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear/slight scoring (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Mar 2017 22,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear/slight scoring (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing wear (3.5.1i)

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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VX14 XLU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue 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 VX14 XLU, 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 VX14 XLU registered?

VX14 XLU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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