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YF14 FBV

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,902 mi
Last recorded105,902 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 FBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 105,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing unevenly, outer edge worn & light cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear disks slightly worn & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 103,603 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2024 103,603 miles

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2023 99,997 miles

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertray and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some component's

Pass 7 Dec 2022 95,693 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake effort weak compared to OSR

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 90,155 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,407 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,373 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing slightly on both edges.

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

Offside Rear Wheel has slight bind.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.6 - 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3 mm. Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 51,261 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,676 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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YF14 FBV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF14 FBV, 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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YF14 FBV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2014.

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