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YA63 MZV

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,670 mi
Last recorded113,670 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA63 MZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 113,670 miles

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative, vehicle age pre-requirements

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside parking brake efficiency poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 113,553 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inoperative, vehicle age pre-requirements

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside parking brake efficiency poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 101,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 101,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 91,302 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 91,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 80,047 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 67,286 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,140 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,559 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 51,557 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,714 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 3 Feb 2018 40,355 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 31,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 MZV 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 YA63 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

YA63 MZV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 3 February 2014.

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