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BL14 LXU

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,817 mi
Last recorded59,817 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 LXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 59,817 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 57,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 54,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 49,568 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 49,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 42,370 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 42,370 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 37,279 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 31,310 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 25,106 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 19,303 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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BL14 LXU is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL14 LXU, 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 BL14 LXU registered?

BL14 LXU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2014.

Is BL14 LXU safe to buy?

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