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GF14 YUW

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,524 mi
Last recorded113,524 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF14 YUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 113,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 106,024 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 106,024 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lining(s) wearing thin FRONT ANDREAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 100,136 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 100,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 93,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,763 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm . inner edge worn smooth, outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2021 86,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ply showing in cut, also on edges cracking. 225/45/ZR17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm in middle section (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm . inner edge worn smooth, outer sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 78,315 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 78,315 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 63,748 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,521 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 54,517 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 42,902 miles

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

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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GF14 YUW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF14 YUW, 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 GF14 YUW registered?

GF14 YUW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 3 May 2014.

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