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GV14 RAX

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

151,910 mi
Last recorded151,910 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV14 RAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 151,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 146,220 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 146,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 136,558 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 136,558 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 119,209 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 104,565 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 93,751 miles

Both rear brake disks corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 60,060 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 46,418 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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GV14 RAX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV14 RAX, 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 GV14 RAX registered?

GV14 RAX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2014.

Is GV14 RAX safe to buy?

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