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BJ14 LHG

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,671 mi
Last recorded116,671 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 LHG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 116,671 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush frontward arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 107,635 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 9 Nov 2023 100,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 95,302 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 86,536 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,595 miles

engine covers and vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 58,763 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 58,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 41,044 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,915 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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BJ14 LHG is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BJ14 LHG, 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 BJ14 LHG registered?

BJ14 LHG is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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