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YC14 EWM

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,230 mi
Last recorded143,230 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 EWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 143,230 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 143,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2024 130,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 118,940 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,436 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 105,436 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 94,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 85,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 85,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 67,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 67,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & perishing in the tread & outer wall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 45,205 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 27,613 miles

all tyre side wall quite badly scuffed except n/s/rear

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 EWM is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM registered?

YC14 EWM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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