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NL14 TZN

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,450 mi
Last recorded147,450 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL14 TZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 147,450 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 139,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noisy

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear heatshield damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2024 130,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2023 123,989 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2022 114,499 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,250 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 102,250 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 94,053 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 83,483 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 83,483 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Nov 2018 70,856 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,466 miles

Front both sides tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Nov 2017 53,455 miles

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

Front both sides tyres wearing low

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

covers fitted

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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NL14 TZN is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 NL14 TZN, 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 NL14 TZN registered?

NL14 TZN is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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The MOT history for NL14 TZN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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