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GY14 XGJ

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,901 mi
Last recorded67,901 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY14 XGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 67,901 miles

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

Front Pad wear sensor missin

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bushes worn/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight condensation inside lamp

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner tie rod / Steering rack ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm + bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Pad wear sensor is missing

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 61,737 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2024 61,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2023 56,607 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 56,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 52,646 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,422 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 42,012 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,148 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 34,066 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 27,767 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 27,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 21,375 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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GY14 XGJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue 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 GY14 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

GY14 XGJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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