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YA14 ARU

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,382 mi
Last recorded77,382 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 ARU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 77,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,392 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 63,385 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 61,606 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 58,756 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 54,884 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 52,162 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 50,446 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,103 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 44,288 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 44,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 32,547 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 12,504 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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YA14 ARU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YA14 ARU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA14 ARU registered?

YA14 ARU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 August 2014.

Is YA14 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA14 ARU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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