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AX14 LCU

2014 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,375 mi
Last recorded109,375 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 LCU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,729 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 73,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 62,669 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 56,976 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 56,976 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 48,606 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 38,832 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 28,974 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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AX14 LCU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AX14 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX14 LCU registered?

AX14 LCU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2014.

Is AX14 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX14 LCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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