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GJ14 FVG

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,727 mi
Last recorded125,727 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 FVG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 125,727 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 120,271 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 111,694 miles

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 111,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,268 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 85,862 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 71,138 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 71,138 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 67,046 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 55,037 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 55,037 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 48,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 42,766 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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GJ14 FVG is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 GJ14 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

GJ14 FVG is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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