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YG14 VLB

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,089 mi
Last recorded102,089 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 VLB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 102,089 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 87,488 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 87,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 75,696 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 72,669 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 72,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 64,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 58,604 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,424 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 25,039 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 25,039 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 18,102 miles

Engine Cover and Under Tray Fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 15,321 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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YG14 VLB is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG14 VLB, 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 YG14 VLB registered?

YG14 VLB is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2014.

Is YG14 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG14 VLB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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