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YC14 DSE

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,016 mi
Last recorded93,016 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 DSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 93,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view pinch of damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,002 miles

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

No oil in the engine. Topped up 2 liters to perform emission test!

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 76,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,812 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,671 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 62,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,427 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 36,449 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 25,270 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 DSE is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DSE, 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 DSE registered?

YC14 DSE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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