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L9 DNN

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,478 mi
Last recorded59,478 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 DNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 59,478 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 57,138 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 50,215 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 50,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 45,511 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 39,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. also cut outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,323 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 30,469 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 20,741 miles

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both front tyres wearing thin on outer edges

offside headlamp damaged

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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L9 DNN is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L9 DNN, 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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L9 DNN is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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