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YA14 VVN

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,685 mi
Last recorded104,685 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 VVN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 104,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sections of rear underside corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 104,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sections of rear underside corroded

Pass 29 May 2025 92,529 miles

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

under body corrosion started

Fail 29 May 2025 92,529 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

under body corrosion started

Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system cracked at the hanger before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 81,522 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system cracked at the hanger before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,311 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 69,311 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlamp bulb not working -- offside front (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 58,225 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 34,995 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 25,266 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 19,504 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 VVN is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA14 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

YA14 VVN is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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