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AB02 TAZ

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,561 mi
Last recorded170,561 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 TAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 170,561 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 170,556 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside of tyre about to be on cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 148,469 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 137,585 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 137,582 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 125,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 114,668 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,454 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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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AB02 TAZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB02 TAZ, 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 AB02 TAZ registered?

AB02 TAZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 7 August 2014.

Is AB02 TAZ safe to buy?

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