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L40 ORY

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,384 mi
Last recorded88,384 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 ORY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,384 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 85,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 57,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 43,956 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 39,916 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 35,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 28,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 16,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L40 ORY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L40 ORY, 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 L40 ORY registered?

L40 ORY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is L40 ORY safe to buy?

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