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YG14 GVD

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,868 mi
Last recorded115,868 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 GVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 115,868 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 115,868 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,155 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 102,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 88,246 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2024 88,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2023 75,010 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 75,008 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 60,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 60,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 47,260 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 47,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 36,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 25,948 miles

nearside front tyre 4mm

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Mar 2018 22,603 miles

covers prevent full inspection to some componets

Pass 8 Mar 2017 19,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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YG14 GVD is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

YG14 GVD is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 April 2014.

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