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YC14 COU

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,334 mi
Last recorded100,334 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 100,334 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Aug 2025 84,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,624 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 47,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 46,545 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2022 41,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,485 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 28,550 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 28,550 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 27,327 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,713 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 23,713 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 20,678 miles

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 COU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 COU, 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 COU registered?

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

Is YC14 COU safe to buy?

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