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SY14 GFE

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,258 mi
Last recorded83,258 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 GFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 83,258 miles

Offside Front non obligatory front fog lamp missing

Pass 9 Jan 2025 77,956 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advise inspect coupling within rack gaiter to ensure secure ()

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,739 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2024 72,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 69,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 61,375 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under tray cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Dec 2020 54,754 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2019 50,012 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 43,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2019 43,742 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs slightly worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2018 28,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear on limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,947 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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SY14 GFE is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY14 GFE, 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 SY14 GFE registered?

SY14 GFE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is SY14 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY14 GFE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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