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DV14 BZJ

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,396 mi
Last recorded132,396 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV14 BZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 132,396 miles
Pass 22 May 2026 132,314 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 132,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2025 132,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 132,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40rf18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40rf18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 130,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 127,787 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 127,787 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 127,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Corrosion starting under vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts and Osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 124,121 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,315 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 16 Dec 2020 108,936 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 108,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,220 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 99,218 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 76,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 53,645 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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DV14 BZJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV14 BZJ, 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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DV14 BZJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 2 June 2014.

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