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YC14 EJA

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,781 mi
Last recorded100,781 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 EJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 100,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 94,701 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 86,389 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 77,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,393 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 70,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,044 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Feb 2021 65,001 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2020 59,357 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Feb 2020 59,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 42,994 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 22,594 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 EJA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

YC14 EJA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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