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FG14 SDY

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,099 mi
Last recorded171,099 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 SDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 171,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 153,990 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear diff slight leak

Fail 30 Oct 2024 153,990 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear diff slight leak

Pass 13 Oct 2023 136,181 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 131,767 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot not opening

Fail 28 Oct 2022 131,767 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot not opening

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,392 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Daytime running light not working.

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear(inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 108,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running light not working.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear brake discs scored.

Rear wiper blade worn.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear(inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 24 Oct 2020 99,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,110 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,503 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,503 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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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FG14 SDY 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 69.2%.

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 FG14 SDY, 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 FG14 SDY registered?

FG14 SDY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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