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GR12 BEA

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,825 mi
Last recorded164,825 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR12 BEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 164,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bit out of rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2026 164,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged bit out of rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 160,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 147,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 147,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 133,371 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 122,714 miles

Nearside Front Outer Kerb damage to outer side wall

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 111,205 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,112 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,436 miles

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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GR12 BEA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GR12 BEA, 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 GR12 BEA registered?

GR12 BEA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is GR12 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR12 BEA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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