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YC14 CVZ

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,087 mi
Last recorded132,087 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 CVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 132,087 miles

Central Cross brace plate corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Barely any light emitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 132,037 miles

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

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

Central Cross brace plate corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp height altered (lowered)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush worn close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Barely any light emitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 125,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 May 2024 125,146 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside no. plate lamp dull

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

Pass 23 May 2023 110,578 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 110,578 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 96,973 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 96,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,434 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,582 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 74,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 61,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 May 2017 49,416 miles

Offside Front calliper anti rattle spring missing

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 CVZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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