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BL14 LYZ

2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

121,657 mi
Last recorded121,657 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 LYZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 121,657 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 111,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

park brake only just meets minimum requirements

Fail 8 Aug 2025 111,027 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

park brake only just meets minimum requirements

Pass 25 Jul 2024 100,812 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,346 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front daytime running light not working

Pass 28 Jul 2022 76,936 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 76,936 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,140 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,152 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,246 miles

top and bottom engine covers fitted restricting access to components.

Pass 9 Feb 2018 32,277 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 20,837 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 20,818 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 LYZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL14 LYZ, 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 BL14 LYZ registered?

BL14 LYZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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