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L16 AKX

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,679 mi
Last recorded109,679 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 AKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 109,679 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front repeater working intermittently

Pass 21 May 2025 100,291 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 97,824 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Fail 21 May 2024 97,824 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2023 95,882 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 95,881 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety possible sump nut washer issue (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2022 93,631 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 76,486 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,246 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,067 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 58,066 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 45,770 miles

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,433 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 75,245 miles

DTC LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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L16 AKX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 L16 AKX, 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 L16 AKX registered?

L16 AKX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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