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DF14 SZG

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,408 mi
Last recorded116,408 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 SZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 116,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play detected at steering rack end ?

Pass 10 Jan 2025 108,601 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tpms light illuminated

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,079 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 81,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 81,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,047 miles

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

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

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 6 Jan 2022 73,047 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside steering rack end has slight play

pad low warning light on dash recommend brake check

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,178 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 67,175 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,240 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 55,170 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,128 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 42,124 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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DF14 SZG is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 DF14 SZG, 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 DF14 SZG registered?

DF14 SZG is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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