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OV14 TZA

2014 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,861 mi
Last recorded158,861 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 TZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 158,861 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 146,323 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 120,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 120,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 106,216 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 91,322 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 91,322 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 49,798 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 40,727 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 37,283 miles

Under-trays obscure some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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OV14 TZA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OV14 TZA, 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 OV14 TZA registered?

OV14 TZA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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