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BMW 1162014 · 2.0L DIESEL

TY13 BOW

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Free vehicle summary for TY13 BOW: 2014 BMW 116 (RED, DIESEL). Mileage: 84,788. MOT: valid. Tax: untaxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 18/11/2026
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/06/2026
Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2014
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent inspection. Although the car failed the initial test on 14 November 2025 at 84,788 miles, it passed a retest just five days later with no recorded defects. This suggests a minor or consumable failure that was immediately rectified rather than a systemic mechanical issue. The preceding history shows a clean run of passes without advisories indicating a consistent level of basic maintenance over the last three years. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-useage city vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 40,741 miles and November 2024 at 66,469 miles, the car covered over 25,000 miles, representing steady usage. The more recent jump of 18,319 miles between November 2024 and November 2025 remains typical. This low mileage generally implies less wear on the drivetrain, turbocharger components, and suspension bushings compared to high-mileage BMW examples. Given the lack of recorded advisories or structural faults in the history, a buyer should focus on physical signs of age rather than recurring mechanical failures. Inspect the rubber components in the front wish arm bushings for cracking, which can occur over twelve years regardless of low mileage. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, as low-mileage cars that sit for periods often suffer from seized calipers. Ensure the fluid levels are fresh, as the record does not account for fluid degradation over time.

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58
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:11 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this BMW 116 (TY13 BOW) from 2014 show a total of 5 MOT tests between October 2022 and November 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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