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YA03 SHH

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,804 mi
Last recorded146,804 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA03 SHH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 146,804 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 146,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 113,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail/Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive/Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 113,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail/Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe is corroded but not considered excessive/Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 141,877 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 107,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 135,910 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 127,432 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 89,825 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 89,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 75,808 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 75,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 115,352 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 64,394 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 61,463 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 61,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 106,298 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 55,544 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 21 May 2018 89,080 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,364 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 49,364 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,803 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,732 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 32,527 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 32,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper blade torn

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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YA03 SHH is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YA03 SHH, 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 YA03 SHH registered?

YA03 SHH is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 June 2014.

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