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SR14 GBU

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,843 mi
Last recorded100,843 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR14 GBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,843 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 97,393 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jan 2024 97,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,225 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 77,956 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 64,509 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 64,297 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both after market HID kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm also has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

boot full

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,672 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Jul 2019 46,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear wiper blade split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,824 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 22,303 miles

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

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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SR14 GBU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SR14 GBU, 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 SR14 GBU registered?

SR14 GBU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 July 2014.

Is SR14 GBU safe to buy?

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