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YC14 DZF

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

114,982 mi
Last recorded114,982 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 114,982 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 109,036 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 101,006 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 3 Mar 2023 89,611 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 75,355 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,207 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 52,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 37,965 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 37,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,618 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 DZF 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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

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

Is YC14 DZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 DZF 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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