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XR12 GAR

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,499 mi
Last recorded110,499 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXR12 GAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,499 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,909 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2024 95,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2023 82,611 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,463 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 61,642 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,198 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 33,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 26,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 19,517 miles

EML light on

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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XR12 GAR is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 XR12 GAR, 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 XR12 GAR registered?

XR12 GAR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2014.

Is XR12 GAR safe to buy?

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