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C28 LAX

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,167 mi
Last recorded152,167 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC28 LAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 152,167 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear hand brake efficiency low

Fail 17 Oct 2025 152,162 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear hand brake efficiency low

Fail 29 Sep 2025 152,146 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (hand brake lever) (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 147,635 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2023 132,419 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 113,870 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2021 94,254 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 77,637 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 61,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 39,204 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 22,834 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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C28 LAX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 C28 LAX, 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 C28 LAX registered?

C28 LAX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2014.

Is C28 LAX safe to buy?

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