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Y7 HAE

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,809 mi
Last recorded154,809 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 HAE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 154,809 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 154,787 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2025 147,862 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 133,839 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 134,202 miles

​​Engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Nov 2024 121,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 124,731 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 124,731 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 153,871 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under full vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2024 153,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion under full vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,319 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 111,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 94,888 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under-tray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2023 153,422 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 99,704 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 88,409 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 148,455 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 90,856 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 82,816 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 141,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 74,214 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 74,214 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 68,037 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 68,207 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 119,577 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 49,183 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2018 111,712 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 111,712 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 43,669 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 103,075 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,414 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 55,872 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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Y7 HAE is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y7 HAE, 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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Y7 HAE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2014.

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