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YA14 PLZ

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,987 mi
Last recorded86,987 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 PLZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 86,987 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2026 86,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 78,242 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,917 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 63,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,193 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,499 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,482 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 13 Aug 2018 34,160 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 34,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 33,680 miles

Central Front under trays fitted limited view of engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ando/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 25,024 miles

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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 PLZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PLZ, 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 YA14 PLZ registered?

YA14 PLZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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