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GV14 XFJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,707 mi
Last recorded100,707 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV14 XFJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 100,707 miles

Pipe broken on turbo inlet

Wire broken on rear brake pads

Fail 25 Feb 2025 100,660 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pipe broken on turbo inlet

Wire broken on rear brake pads

Pass 6 Feb 2024 86,941 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 80,796 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,605 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 76,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front 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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,352 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 71,352 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction large quantity of air fresheners on mirror - Removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 47,725 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 XFJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ registered?

GV14 XFJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 August 2014.

Is GV14 XFJ safe to buy?

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