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YC14 EWV

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,163 mi
Last recorded108,163 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 108,163 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 25 May 2026 108,163 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high Front Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 101,686 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 95,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 95,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 87,058 miles

Nearside 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 Wearing edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 77,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 71,370 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 71,370 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing as was tucked under seat base (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,543 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 66,543 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,237 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 35,770 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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 EWV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

YC14 EWV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2014.

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