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AA56 GEF

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,555 mi
Last recorded103,555 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA56 GEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 103,555 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens has slight wear but not excessive.

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour lens unit. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear brake pads starting to wear.

Pass 29 Feb 2024 95,490 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 95,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 89,064 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 83,448 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,568 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,361 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,741 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 62,652 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 62,652 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 62,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 47,649 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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AA56 GEF is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AA56 GEF, 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 AA56 GEF registered?

AA56 GEF is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is AA56 GEF safe to buy?

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