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Y21 PAV

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,064 mi
Last recorded116,064 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 PAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 116,064 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 116,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 115,165 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 115,164 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 107,839 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,448 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,295 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,904 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,780 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 63,512 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,900 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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Y21 PAV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y21 PAV, 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 Y21 PAV registered?

Y21 PAV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 10 November 2014.

Is Y21 PAV safe to buy?

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