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YC14 DYV

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,316 mi
Last recorded108,316 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 108,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 103,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,225 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 97,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 81,298 miles

All 4 tyres perishing

Both headlights getting loose on fixings

Offside rear tyre cut in tread (Not through to cords)

Pass 20 Nov 2020 72,587 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Offside headlight assy getting loose in mounts

Pass 12 Dec 2019 59,908 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 56,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 41,978 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 DYV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DYV, 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 DYV registered?

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

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