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SH14 ZZV

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,948 mi
Last recorded68,948 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 ZZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 68,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2023 66,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 66,232 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 66,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 64,268 miles

parking brake system would benefit from adjustment.

Pass 29 Sep 2020 52,380 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 52,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2019 46,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 35,124 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 23,457 miles

vehicle undertrays

Pass 25 Apr 2017 18,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SH14 ZZV is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SH14 ZZV, 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 SH14 ZZV registered?

SH14 ZZV is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is SH14 ZZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH14 ZZV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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