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GJ08 OLT

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,339 mi
Last recorded133,339 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 OLT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 133,339 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edge(s)

Parking brake requirements just met

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner facing(s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 5 Jun 2025 122,304 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 122,304 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 109,723 miles

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

Slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Jun 2023 96,496 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 83,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 83,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,095 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,046 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 49,204 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 39,029 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 29,350 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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GJ08 OLT is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GJ08 OLT, 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 GJ08 OLT registered?

GJ08 OLT is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 7 May 2014.

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