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YE64 SWN

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,708 mi
Last recorded111,708 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE64 SWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 111,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 103,758 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 94,151 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 93,928 miles

Horn not working HORN INTERMITTENT (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,810 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 82,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,018 miles

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

clutch/flywheel noisy

Fail 31 Dec 2020 73,018 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre + tpms on ()

clutch/flywheel noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2020 63,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicators fitted n/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency passable but requires attention soon

Fail 30 Dec 2019 63,502 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position not locking (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin wear indicators fitted n/s/f inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency passable but requires attention soon

Pass 1 Dec 2018 52,237 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 52,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front metal bracket supporting flexi reqs attention

Pass 27 Oct 2017 40,659 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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YE64 SWN is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE64 SWN, 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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YE64 SWN is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2014.

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