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TA56 TAZ

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

133,011 mi
Last recorded133,011 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA56 TAZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,011 miles

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

steering play

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 128,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering play

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,254 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 112,813 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 108,738 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 102,088 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 98,609 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 69,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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TA56 TAZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 TA56 TAZ, 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 TA56 TAZ registered?

TA56 TAZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2014.

Is TA56 TAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for TA56 TAZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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