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GY14 GVU

2014 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,266 mi
Last recorded109,266 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY14 GVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 109,266 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,193 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs getting lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 87,289 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs getting lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides rear discs getting lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 75,652 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 70,359 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 57,758 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,066 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 38,031 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 20,983 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 20,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 17,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GY14 GVU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY14 GVU, 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 GY14 GVU registered?

GY14 GVU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is GY14 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY14 GVU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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