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YC14 DXX

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,928 mi
Last recorded138,928 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 138,928 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 132,437 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 132,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides x 2 (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides x 2 strongly advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 124,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 124,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 111,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Dec 2022 111,006 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four sides x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Dec 2022 111,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both x 2 (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four sides x 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2021 100,952 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 86,548 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 62,800 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 41,552 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 24,694 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 DXX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DXX, 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 DXX registered?

YC14 DXX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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