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GT13 JAM

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT13 JAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 119,448 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front mirror cap slightly damaged

Pass 7 May 2025 115,025 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front mirror cap slightly damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2024 113,014 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside front mirror cap slightly damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2023 109,361 miles

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside door mirror cover slightly damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2023 109,361 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside and offside front windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside front shock absorber dust cover deteriorating

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge of treaded section

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside door mirror cover slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2022 92,479 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 59,691 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

run flat light on

Pass 26 Jun 2018 41,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just meet minimum requirements,advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 26,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener taken off mirror

Fail 10 Jun 2017 26,472 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener taken off mirror

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GT13 JAM is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GT13 JAM, 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 GT13 JAM registered?

GT13 JAM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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