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SW14 GNY

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,009 mi
Last recorded90,009 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 GNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 90,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 84,081 miles

Exhaust heat shields not secured

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Wiper blade torn

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 84,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shields not secured

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Wiper blade torn

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 73,513 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 73,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,203 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 62,202 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 59,000 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 59,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 54,613 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 54,613 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 41,309 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 29,214 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 19,273 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 2 May 2017 19,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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 GNY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GNY, 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 SW14 GNY registered?

SW14 GNY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2014.

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