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YB14 VXZ

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,364 mi
Last recorded157,364 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 VXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 157,364 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 149,545 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LOW

Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,579 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2024 142,560 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 132,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 117,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 117,092 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,517 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 90,202 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 78,452 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,290 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 67,410 miles

front disc lipped and worn

front tyres stepping the outer edges slightly

small crack in front number plate

Pass 13 Jan 2017 37,011 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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YB14 VXZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YB14 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

YB14 VXZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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The MOT history for YB14 VXZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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