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YC14 EFS

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,304 mi
Last recorded127,304 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 EFS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 127,304 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 123,594 miles

nearside DRL inoperative

Fail 9 Feb 2022 123,594 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside DRL inoperative

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Mirror body damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2020 108,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Very low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Mirror body damaged

Pass 3 May 2019 92,209 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 74,185 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2017 42,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 42,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps inop (1.1.C.1a)

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 EFS is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EFS, 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 EFS registered?

YC14 EFS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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