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YB14 XYV

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,880 mi
Last recorded54,880 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 XYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 54,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 54,878 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 46,802 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2024 45,626 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2024 45,626 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2023 42,737 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 42,737 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,060 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 34,367 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Jul 2020 34,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,216 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 XYV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YB14 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

YB14 XYV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is YB14 XYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB14 XYV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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