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WV14 VDL

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,194 mi
Last recorded160,194 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV14 VDL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 160,194 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front flexi pipe weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 153,648 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under covering at join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under covering at join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under covering at join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe swelling under covering at join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 148,250 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible coupling weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and perished 4.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and perished 4.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 148,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexible coupling weak (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and perished 4.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge and perished 4.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe swelling under covering in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 138,152 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 138,140 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

daytime runing lamps inop

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Feb 2022 116,949 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 116,480 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,088 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 92,088 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 74,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 56,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 46,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,086 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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WV14 VDL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV14 VDL, 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 WV14 VDL registered?

WV14 VDL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 3 April 2014.

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