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MF14 GZT

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,947 mi
Last recorded121,947 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF14 GZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 121,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 121,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 111,917 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits - 225/45 R17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 May 2025 111,902 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to fault with EML - Engine mis-firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limits - 225/45 R17 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,660 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 93,921 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2022 84,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 73,399 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 73,399 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 64,732 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,228 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 50,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,121 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 44,121 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 38,035 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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MF14 GZT 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 73.3%.

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 MF14 GZT, 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 MF14 GZT registered?

MF14 GZT is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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