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SW14 AVZ

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 111,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 111,304 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission propshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 97,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation buildup inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 97,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation buildup inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 87,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation buildup inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

windscreen washers weak but still provide enough fluid to windscreen.

Pass 28 Mar 2023 77,475 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 68,248 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,912 miles

under tray fitted impending inspection

Fail 21 Mar 2020 48,912 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall Kumho 225/45/zr18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under tray fitted impending inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 37,615 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 32,549 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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SW14 AVZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 SW14 AVZ, 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 SW14 AVZ registered?

SW14 AVZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2014.

Is SW14 AVZ safe to buy?

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