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YG14 GTU

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,166 mi
Last recorded98,166 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 GTU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 98,166 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,548 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 93,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 89,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathering outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 86,069 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 86,069 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,061 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 78,061 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both tailights have the same intensity as the brake and fog lights

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,730 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 74,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 59,488 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 59,488 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 47,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 47,219 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 37,010 miles

screw embedded deep in the tread at r/o/s

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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YG14 GTU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YG14 GTU, 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 YG14 GTU registered?

YG14 GTU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2014.

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