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2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,297 mi
Last recorded99,297 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 YYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 99,297 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,800 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 88,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Has damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Panel damage N/S.

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

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

Rear shock absorber upper covers are loose both N/S and O/S.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 87,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Internal condensation. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Has damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Panel damage N/S.

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

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

Rear shock absorber upper covers are loose both N/S and O/S.

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,661 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber covers are loose.

N/S of vehicle has some bodywork damage.

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 80,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine mis firing. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear upper shock absorber covers are loose.

N/S of vehicle has some bodywork damage.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,829 miles

Both rear upper shock covers are loose.

N/S sill has damage.

O/S rear has bodytwork damage.

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 71,829 miles

Both rear upper shock covers are loose.

N/S sill has damage.

O/S rear has bodytwork damage.

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,549 miles

Both N/S and O/S upper shock absorber covers are loose.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2019 42,781 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 28,400 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 28,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 15,010 miles

Vehicle manufactures under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components.

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 YYC is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YG14 YYC, 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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YG14 YYC is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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