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Y8 MLX

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,123 mi
Last recorded123,123 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 MLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,123 miles

plastic cover fitted under the floor

Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,538 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 110,538 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,926 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 86,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 86,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 52,387 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 38,431 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 22,908 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 11,257 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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Y8 MLX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y8 MLX, 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 Y8 MLX registered?

Y8 MLX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 November 2014.

Is Y8 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y8 MLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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