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Y15 NKS

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,283 mi
Last recorded117,283 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 NKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 117,283 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 93,471 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Oct 2024 93,471 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 83,685 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 83,685 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 77,999 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 67,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 28,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 27,359 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 21,218 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 20,932 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 16,393 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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Y15 NKS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y15 NKS, 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 Y15 NKS registered?

Y15 NKS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is Y15 NKS safe to buy?

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