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YF14 YFB

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,422 mi
Last recorded172,422 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 172,422 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside seat belt retractor sticky

Fail 30 Jul 2026 172,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside seat belt retractor sticky

Pass 31 Jul 2025 155,995 miles

Slight play in O/S/F inner stg rack joint

Pass 21 Dec 2023 130,679 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Dec 2023 130,679 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,531 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,531 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 105,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 96,686 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front engine under tray fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2020 96,686 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front engine under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,136 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 73,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 60,048 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YFB is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YF14 YFB, 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 YFB is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2014.

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