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SO14 GZF

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,436 mi
Last recorded65,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO14 GZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 65,436 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 62,511 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,136 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 52,136 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,585 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip windscreen nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,556 miles

Exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Front Fuel pipe : union Leaking but not excessively

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 31,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield damaged

Nearside Front Fuel pipe : union Leaking but not excessively

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive boost pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 26,475 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 25,089 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 25,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,428 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 14,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 10,291 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 10,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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SO14 GZF is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red 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 SO14 GZF, 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 SO14 GZF registered?

SO14 GZF is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 August 2014.

Is SO14 GZF safe to buy?

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