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BG14 LUA

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 LUA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 115,165 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 115,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 107,854 miles

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))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted all wheels on inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,185 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 97,185 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak intake hose after maf sensor (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 84,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 84,095 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 83,838 miles

Central Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,704 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 64,704 miles

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

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 12 Nov 2020 48,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 27,830 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 23,446 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,644 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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BG14 LUA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BG14 LUA, 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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BG14 LUA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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