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YG14 GZX

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,591 mi
Last recorded105,591 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 GZX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 105,591 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 98,590 miles

Front Front Macphearson Dust Cover perished and there is a potential for it to get caught in Ram.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,298 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 82,103 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 72,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possible start of bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 72,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possible start of bulge inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 61,832 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2019 49,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,628 miles

Front advise pads low

Rear advise pads very low

Pass 12 Dec 2016 24,741 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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YG14 GZX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red 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 YG14 GZX, 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 GZX registered?

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

Is YG14 GZX safe to buy?

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