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WL14 KGN

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,665 mi
Last recorded185,665 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL14 KGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 185,665 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 165,287 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,020 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 128,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 108,882 miles

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 2 Mar 2022 108,882 miles

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,310 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,176 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing down low

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 81,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 75,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre castellated

Offside Front tyre castellated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,305 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,959 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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WL14 KGN is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WL14 KGN, 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 WL14 KGN registered?

WL14 KGN is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is WL14 KGN safe to buy?

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