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YC14 DPE

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,291 mi
Last recorded111,291 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 111,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 105,052 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2023 90,873 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 90,873 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,878 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 76,830 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 71,161 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 67,438 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,104 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear Subframe slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,052 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 DPE 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 90.9%.

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 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

YC14 DPE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 8 May 2014.

Is YC14 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 DPE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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