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GV14 XEZ

2014 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,642 mi
Last recorded78,642 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV14 XEZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 78,642 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 78,642 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

brake warning message on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,597 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 73,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear wiper torn

Pass 8 Aug 2024 66,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 66,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 61,266 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,315 miles

Offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2021 46,979 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine around rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,154 miles

Offside Rear light lenses cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2019 41,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 36,840 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 30,169 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 XEZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GV14 XEZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV14 XEZ registered?

GV14 XEZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 August 2014.

Is GV14 XEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV14 XEZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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