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EF07 FAZ

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,567 mi
Last recorded101,567 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 FAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 101,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside DRL not working

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

Windscreen sun strip encroaching into swept area but not adversely affecting driver's view

Windscreen tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,167 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 89,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,213 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 79,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 68,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,558 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 54,536 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 54,534 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,213 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 40,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 30,092 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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EF07 FAZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF07 FAZ, 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 EF07 FAZ registered?

EF07 FAZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 23 December 2014.

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