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L30 COH

2014 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,296 mi
Last recorded73,296 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 COH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 73,296 miles

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front tyre has x2 cuts outer wall,advise

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 73,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low osf and nsf (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front tyre has x2 cuts outer wall,advise

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 68,232 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 63,683 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 57,970 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,678 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 48,092 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 48,092 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 28,145 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,318 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 23,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 18,009 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,159 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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L30 COH is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L30 COH, 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 L30 COH registered?

L30 COH is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2014.

Is L30 COH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L30 COH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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