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GJ14 YDZ

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,619 mi
Last recorded91,619 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ14 YDZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,619 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 91,617 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,060 miles

headlamps have water ingress

nearside day runner not working

t p m s light indicating a fault

Fail 17 Feb 2025 81,060 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very noisy ()

headlamps have water ingress

nearside day runner not working

t p m s light indicating a fault

Pass 10 Feb 2024 72,870 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 65,748 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 65,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 60,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 54,888 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn uneven (n/s rear look 80% worn with the wheels still on the vehicle ?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 54,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn uneven (n/s rear look 80% worn with the wheels still on the vehicle ?) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in the tread bar (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2018 29,973 miles

upper and lower level components covered obscuring some testable items

Fail 7 May 2018 29,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

upper and lower level components covered obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Apr 2017 20,547 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 YDZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ14 YDZ registered?

GJ14 YDZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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The MOT history for GJ14 YDZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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