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YC14 BRZ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,196 mi
Last recorded182,196 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 BRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 182,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake light lens cracked

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 169,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2024 160,667 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 147,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 128,057 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,839 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 92,595 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 92,576 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 84,445 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 71,606 miles

Nearside Front bumper damage/scruff& slight insecure

under tray fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245 35 18rsc (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front bumper damage/scruff& slight insecure

under tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 52,197 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

Fail 17 May 2017 52,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread has a groove/ridge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

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 BRZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC14 BRZ, 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 BRZ registered?

YC14 BRZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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