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GL14 LJC

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,023 mi
Last recorded86,023 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 LJC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 86,023 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 83,519 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,913 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 72,240 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 71,206 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 56,441 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 42,313 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 30,861 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 10,244 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 7,137 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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GL14 LJC is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 GL14 LJC, 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 GL14 LJC registered?

GL14 LJC is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is GL14 LJC safe to buy?

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