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SB14 GHJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,925 mi
Last recorded94,925 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 GHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 94,925 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 2-3mm 225/45W17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 81,266 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and cracking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm in places and cracking

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,197 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 61,760 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 61,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight bulb inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 50,147 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 38,196 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 30,305 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 30,305 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SB14 GHJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB14 GHJ, 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 SB14 GHJ registered?

SB14 GHJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is SB14 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB14 GHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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