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L20 LAO

2014 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,290 mi
Last recorded125,290 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11462,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 LAO
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,290 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 125,290 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 113,947 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 104,869 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 104,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 90,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,603 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 65,603 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2019 49,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 49,296 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 35,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,480 miles

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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L20 LAO is a 2014 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 62,181 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 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L20 LAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L20 LAO registered?

L20 LAO is a 2014 BMW 114, first registered on 29 May 2014.

Is L20 LAO safe to buy?

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