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JL51 LAM

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,707 mi
Last recorded112,707 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL51 LAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 112,707 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 109,252 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,288 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 72,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished and on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 63,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 60,692 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 57,695 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,100 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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JL51 LAM is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 JL51 LAM, 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 JL51 LAM registered?

JL51 LAM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2014.

Is JL51 LAM safe to buy?

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