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WA13 BOW

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,067 mi
Last recorded117,067 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA13 BOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 117,067 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2025 103,800 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 95,529 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,627 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 77,295 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 88Y Accelera PH1-R (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Continental ContiSportContact5 SSR RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 77,295 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35R18 88Y Accelera PH1-R (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Continental ContiSportContact5 SSR RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 59,247 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 46,096 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 46,096 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Spaced incorrctly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer shoulder 225/40 R 18 88W Bridgestone Potenza RE050A I Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Not spaced correctly (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall 245/35 R 18 88Y Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 24,895 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 18,282 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 18,278 miles

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

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

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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WA13 BOW is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA13 BOW, 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 WA13 BOW registered?

WA13 BOW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2014.

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