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YC14 BYF

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,450 mi
Last recorded128,450 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 BYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 128,450 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 117,839 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 117,791 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 106,384 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 94,174 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,361 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 63,536 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,607 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 32,975 miles

all tyre sidewalls deteriorated and cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,885 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 24,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 BYF is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BYF, 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 BYF registered?

YC14 BYF is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is YC14 BYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 BYF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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