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YG14 GXB

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,088 mi
Last recorded129,088 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 GXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 129,088 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 117,314 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,596 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 107,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 93,222 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 83,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 83,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (2 lumps (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2019 71,718 miles

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

Front Wipers are smearing slightly

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 57,582 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GXB is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YG14 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

YG14 GXB is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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