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EJ14 BSZ

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,251 mi
Last recorded117,251 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ14 BSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 117,251 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated possible brake pad wear wire (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2025 117,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated possible brake pad wear wire (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,404 miles

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

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

brake system warning light is on, pad wear wire missing

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2024 99,404 miles

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

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

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

brake system warning light is on, pad wear wire missing

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2023 86,264 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated front passenger wear indicator missing (1.1.10 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre inner edges slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 86,264 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated front passenger wear indicator missing (1.1.10 (f))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyre inner edges slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 80,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,152 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 69,444 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,744 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 46,976 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,010 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 24,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 24,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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EJ14 BSZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ14 BSZ, 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 EJ14 BSZ registered?

EJ14 BSZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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