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L21 AVS

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,049 mi
Last recorded92,049 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 AVS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 92,049 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective lightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 92,029 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retainer clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective lightly torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp unit as damp in side of it

Offside Rear retiring clip on pads

Fail 5 Aug 2025 88,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp unit as damp in side of it

Offside Rear retiring clip on pads

Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,472 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 73,533 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 67,802 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,846 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 52,774 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,078 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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L21 AVS is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L21 AVS, 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 L21 AVS registered?

L21 AVS is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 October 2014.

Is L21 AVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L21 AVS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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