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YC14 CSO

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,760 mi
Last recorded151,760 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 151,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 142,122 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 142,122 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2024 127,311 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 127,309 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 118,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 110,575 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 110,573 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,427 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 100,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,122 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 83,071 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 83,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,201 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,193 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2017 51,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 CSO is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CSO, 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 CSO registered?

YC14 CSO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2014.

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