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WG14 FZU

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,232 mi
Last recorded144,232 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG14 FZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 144,232 miles

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dull in operation

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

engine oil level on minimum

Fail 11 Mar 2026 144,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both outer area - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear number plate lamp dull in operation

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

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Mar 2025 133,472 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 133,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily condensated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 133,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Fluctuation when applied on rolling road

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 122,878 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 122,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 114,313 miles

all 4 tyres 3mm/4mm

Fail 1 Mar 2023 114,313 miles

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

all 4 tyres 3mm/4mm

Pass 21 Mar 2022 107,527 miles

Rear parking brake slight imbalance ns lower reading

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,470 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 84,970 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 72,796 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 61,917 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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WG14 FZU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WG14 FZU, 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 WG14 FZU registered?

WG14 FZU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 5 June 2014.

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The MOT history for WG14 FZU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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