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YC64 VSJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,241 mi
Last recorded128,241 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC64 VSJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 128,241 miles

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Fail 18 Jun 2026 128,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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Pass 15 May 2025 122,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 113,907 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 105,491 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 105,487 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,520 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 97,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 82,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,654 miles

slight wear to edges of front tyres

Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,654 miles

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

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

slight wear to edges of front tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2019 65,123 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 32,315 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 32,315 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

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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YC64 VSJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YC64 VSJ, 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 YC64 VSJ registered?

YC64 VSJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 13 October 2014.

Is YC64 VSJ safe to buy?

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