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SM14 RZA

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 RZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 121,000 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 121,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Apr 2026 120,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2025 108,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 108,591 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 92,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,570 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 83,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 72,825 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,301 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,625 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 43,163 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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SM14 RZA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey 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 SM14 RZA, 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 SM14 RZA registered?

SM14 RZA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2014.

Is SM14 RZA safe to buy?

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