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GJ14 BXL

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,437 mi
Last recorded72,437 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 BXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,437 miles

front and rear discs worn

Fail 6 Oct 2025 72,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front and rear discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,004 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 57,760 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 57,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2022 50,596 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 50,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 45,164 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 41,300 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside OFFSIDE PADS NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 41,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside / offside OFFSIDE PADS NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 37,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,944 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 24,404 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 24,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GJ14 BXL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GJ14 BXL, 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 GJ14 BXL registered?

GJ14 BXL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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