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X29 GPM

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,596 mi
Last recorded101,596 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX29 GPM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,596 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower suspension arms inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 92,266 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 82,382 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,950 miles

slight diff oil leak from nearside rear drive shaft oil seal

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front and offside rar worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,310 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 51,665 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 41,921 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 31 May 2019 41,921 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 May 2018 31,568 miles

engine pans

Pass 2 Jun 2017 24,848 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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X29 GPM is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 X29 GPM, 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 X29 GPM registered?

X29 GPM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is X29 GPM safe to buy?

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