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VK14 GVJ

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,276 mi
Last recorded127,276 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 GVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 127,276 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 117,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 109,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 105,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 105,961 miles

Registration plate incorrect Front and rear spacing incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,160 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 88,680 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,921 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 73,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,138 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing 2mm warning bars (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VK14 GVJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK14 GVJ, 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 VK14 GVJ registered?

VK14 GVJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is VK14 GVJ safe to buy?

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