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YG64 GWX

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,383 mi
Last recorded103,383 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG64 GWX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 103,383 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 103,353 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 93,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 82,228 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 71,149 miles

sun-strip fitted to the vehicle

Pass 16 Sep 2021 58,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,188 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 47,187 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,417 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 32,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 21,564 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 21,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking to sidewall

Offside Front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Offside Rear tyre has cracking to sidewall

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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YG64 GWX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG64 GWX, 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 YG64 GWX registered?

YG64 GWX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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