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GY14 KAO

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,055 mi
Last recorded96,055 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY14 KAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 96,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

condition of fuel cap .

Pass 19 May 2025 92,420 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 86,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 86,722 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 78,862 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2023 78,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2022 70,999 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 64,914 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 58,784 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2020 58,783 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 May 2019 55,561 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 May 2018 54,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 54,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 39,179 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 39,179 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth outer edge

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 KAO is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY14 KAO, 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 GY14 KAO registered?

GY14 KAO is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2014.

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