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SG14 GYJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,868 mi
Last recorded87,868 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG14 GYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,868 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body and lamps damaged

Fail 19 May 2026 87,868 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

body and lamps damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2025 80,306 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to front and rear both rear and offside front lamps

Pass 21 May 2024 71,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Rear hatch damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lamps damaged

Fail 20 May 2024 71,106 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 x 45 x 17 also cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

Rear hatch damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

lamps damaged

Pass 31 May 2023 66,940 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 61,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 57,904 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 36,251 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 34,876 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Plastic under guards fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,186 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 20,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 3,537 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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SG14 GYJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SG14 GYJ, 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 SG14 GYJ registered?

SG14 GYJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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