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YF14 LYV

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

112,483 mi
Last recorded112,483 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 LYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 112,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 96,376 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 96,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 85,432 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 64,942 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,786 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 44,799 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,443 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 22,440 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 LYV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LYV, 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 YF14 LYV registered?

YF14 LYV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is YF14 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF14 LYV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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