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YA63 EKV

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA63 EKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 101,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 96,355 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,924 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 90,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

Pass 3 Jul 2023 83,978 miles

Parking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

Fail 3 Jul 2023 83,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Heavily Worn Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

Pass 29 Jun 2022 76,876 miles

Both Front Tyre's Heavily Worn Edges

Parking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

Fail 29 Jun 2022 76,876 miles

Both Front Tyre's Heavily Worn Edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 72,542 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Parking Brake has Limited Reserve Travel

Pass 4 Jun 2020 68,604 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Fail 4 Jun 2020 68,603 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 59,739 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 59,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure arm outer bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 44,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2018 44,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 21,192 miles

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

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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YA63 EKV is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YA63 EKV, 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 YA63 EKV registered?

YA63 EKV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 January 2014.

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