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DN14 TZG

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

112,444 mi
Last recorded112,444 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN14 TZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 112,444 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 112,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 109,639 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2024 106,430 miles

Front undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 103,550 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

undertrays fitted not allowing full access

Fail 10 Jul 2023 103,523 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

undertrays fitted not allowing full access

Pass 16 Jul 2022 101,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ONLY JUST LEGAL BALD OUTER PERISHING BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaners etc

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

under trays fitted unable to check some componets

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaner etc

fronts worn uneven low outer edge

little reserve on parking brake

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 23 Jul 2020 97,795 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaner etc

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fronts worn uneven low outer edge

little reserve on parking brake

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,554 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,048 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn.

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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DN14 TZG is a 2014 BMW 116 in White 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 DN14 TZG, 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 DN14 TZG registered?

DN14 TZG is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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