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L999 CST

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,495 mi
Last recorded137,495 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 CST
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 137,495 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 137,495 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2024 126,155 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 115,608 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 115,605 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 104,476 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,884 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of 2 arms both sides perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 92,647 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 86,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 56,949 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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L999 CST is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L999 CST, 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 L999 CST registered?

L999 CST is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 8 December 2014.

Is L999 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for L999 CST shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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