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BL14 ZZW

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,210 mi
Last recorded149,210 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 ZZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 149,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 140,635 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 131,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 131,425 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 129,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 129,127 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 111,222 miles

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 111,222 miles

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

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,070 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 108,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 84,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold inner edge 225/45R17 Runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 75,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 62,913 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 44,682 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 33,350 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 33,350 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing both front (1.1.A.3a)

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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BL14 ZZW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL14 ZZW, 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 BL14 ZZW registered?

BL14 ZZW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2014.

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