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YC14 BVR

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,911 mi
Last recorded106,911 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 BVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 106,911 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 91,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 77,906 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 77,879 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 67,857 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 57,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 53,606 miles

front discs worn

rear pads worn low

Pass 11 May 2019 51,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 49,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 48,100 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

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 BVR is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 BVR, 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 YC14 BVR registered?

YC14 BVR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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