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TFZ 1436

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFZ 1436
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,918 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2025 113,478 miles

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

offside steering rack/inner joint has slight play

Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,176 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 109,173 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 103,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 103,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 98,584 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,853 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,160 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 70,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,982 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 47,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,398 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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TFZ 1436 is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFZ 1436, 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 TFZ 1436 registered?

TFZ 1436 is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is TFZ 1436 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFZ 1436 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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