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GJ14 FVT

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,261 mi
Last recorded86,261 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 86,261 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 85,378 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 85,378 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 83,620 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake Light Illuminated, Advise For Further Inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2023 81,763 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Slightly Broken from Securing Screws Location, Not Likely to Fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2023 81,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Covers + Shields Fitted

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Slightly Broken from Securing Screws Location, Not Likely to Fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers Smeary

Pass 6 Jun 2022 72,445 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jun 2022 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Excessively Worn + Has a cut in excess of requirements deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arms Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides Slightly Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Appears Low, Requires Further Inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 59,396 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 59,396 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2020 53,769 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 53,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

TPMS light displayed on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,417 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 46,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 41,471 miles

covers & shields fitted

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2254517 (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 FVT is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

GJ14 FVT is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is GJ14 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ14 FVT shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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