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GM14 YOV

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,615 mi
Last recorded129,615 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 YOV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 129,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracked. 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged and has a hole in it. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 129,615 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working Mirror led repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level just below minimum, added 1 litre 5w40 C3

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and cracked. 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged and has a hole in it. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 116,039 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 105,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 89,933 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 85,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays

Fail 20 May 2022 85,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays

Pass 6 Feb 2021 78,690 miles

under trays

Pass 11 Jan 2020 73,721 miles

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

under trays

Pass 8 Jan 2019 67,192 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 59,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 41,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 41,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GM14 YOV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 GM14 YOV, 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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GM14 YOV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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