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YC14 EFF

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,257 mi
Last recorded87,257 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 87,257 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2026 84,295 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 84,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 79,521 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 71,801 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 68,319 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 68,319 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,965 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,666 miles

Nearside handbrake lazy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning indecator will come on in 1400 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside handbrake lazy

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning indecator will come on in 1400 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2019 49,531 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2018 39,428 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EFF 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 EFF, 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 EFF registered?

YC14 EFF is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is YC14 EFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 EFF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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