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YF64 VLX

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,980 mi
Last recorded111,980 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF64 VLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 111,980 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 103,253 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 103,253 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly unable to fully test wheel bearing (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 runflat, tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 runflat tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 94,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 runflat, tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 runflat tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 83,560 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 52,796 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,433 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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YF64 VLX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF64 VLX, 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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What year was YF64 VLX registered?

YF64 VLX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2014.

Is YF64 VLX safe to buy?

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