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WM14 RYJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,059 mi
Last recorded71,059 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM14 RYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,059 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 62,717 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 62,714 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 61,259 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 61,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 57,984 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 54,312 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,402 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,543 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 47,543 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Road wheel fixing missing x4 bolts (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 42,278 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,107 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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WM14 RYJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WM14 RYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WM14 RYJ registered?

WM14 RYJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is WM14 RYJ safe to buy?

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