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YC14 DHO

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,058 mi
Last recorded116,058 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 116,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 110,522 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 110,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 102,396 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 91,634 miles

Nearside parking brake efficiency marginal: half of N/S

Uneven wear on outer edges of front tyres

Fail 21 Jul 2023 91,632 miles

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

Uneven wear on outer edges of front tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2022 81,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 81,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 70,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,512 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 53,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 38,525 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 36,711 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2017 27,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 DHO is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

YC14 DHO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2014.

Is YC14 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 DHO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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