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YB14 LNV

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,826 mi
Last recorded95,826 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 LNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 95,826 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 95,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 Y XL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 85,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 85,745 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,386 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 77,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 71,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 65,806 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 65,806 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,021 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 63,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2019 52,316 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,465 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 32,955 miles

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

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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YB14 LNV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB14 LNV, 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 YB14 LNV registered?

YB14 LNV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2014.

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