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YB63 ZKX

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,332 mi
Last recorded79,332 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 ZKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 79,332 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))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 79,332 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 11 Feb 2025 71,084 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 66,619 miles

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

Nearside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE INSECURE

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 66,619 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front BRAKE BACKING PLATE INSECURE

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ALSO HAS SQUEAK WHEN ROTATING WHEEL (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 63,296 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 60,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 60,927 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,392 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 55,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 55,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 45,191 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 45,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 35,596 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 25,109 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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YB63 ZKX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 YB63 ZKX, 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 YB63 ZKX registered?

YB63 ZKX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2014.

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