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L14 GRX

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,415 mi
Last recorded91,415 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 GRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 91,415 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 91,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 82,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 73,129 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 73,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,926 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,499 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,113 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 46,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,887 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 98% worn on outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides ,tyres on wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Service due msg illuminated (oil+filter & brake fluid change due).

Pass 17 Jan 2019 29,638 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2017 18,872 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 23 Feb 2017 16,169 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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L14 GRX is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L14 GRX, 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 L14 GRX registered?

L14 GRX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is L14 GRX safe to buy?

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