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YC14 BMU

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,107 mi
Last recorded154,107 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 BMU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 154,107 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 154,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 134,957 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 25 May 2023 104,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 86,318 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 70,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 60,874 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 47,610 miles

Emissions to low to read

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,017 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

no smoke too lean

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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YC14 BMU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YC14 BMU, 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 YC14 BMU registered?

YC14 BMU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is YC14 BMU safe to buy?

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