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GU14 FAJ

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,665 mi
Last recorded137,665 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU14 FAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 137,665 miles

Nearside Front misty headlight

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage, and slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear wheel arch damage

Offside Front steering rack knocking noise slight inner joint play

Pass 20 Jan 2025 126,293 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 126,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 115,070 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 115,070 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 103,552 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 91,817 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,720 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trim fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tread wearing to wear bars all so tread cracking in places (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front DAY time running lamp out at time of test

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wear all so split in tread no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 70,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 57,813 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 56,934 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 47,831 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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GU14 FAJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red 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 GU14 FAJ, 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 GU14 FAJ registered?

GU14 FAJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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