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YD14 ZWX

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,635 mi
Last recorded146,635 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 ZWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 146,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 142,317 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 139,833 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 134,492 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 129,606 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 129,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 123,861 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 107,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 107,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 90,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 18 Jan 2018 90,975 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 14 Feb 2017 66,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

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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YD14 ZWX 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 YD14 ZWX, 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 YD14 ZWX registered?

YD14 ZWX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2014.

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The MOT history for YD14 ZWX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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