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W22 SYM

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,455 mi
Last recorded116,455 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW22 SYM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 116,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration Majority of Smoke on Over Run (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant Low

Several Testable Components Obscured by Undertrays

Pass 18 Feb 2025 103,289 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 88,764 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 74,750 miles

Central Front small oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2023 74,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front small oil leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 59,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 45,183 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2020 32,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 29,009 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 21,738 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 15,053 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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W22 SYM is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W22 SYM, 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 W22 SYM registered?

W22 SYM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2014.

Is W22 SYM safe to buy?

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