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YC14 BXL

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,073 mi
Last recorded108,073 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,073 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,554 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at front flex hose corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex hose corroded under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,620 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,962 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 64,882 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 64,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,701 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 Mar 2017 42,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

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 BXL 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 BXL, 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 BXL registered?

YC14 BXL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is YC14 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 BXL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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