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LB03 LEX

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,232 mi
Last recorded95,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 LEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 90,402 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 90,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2024 84,927 miles

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

slight diesel leak (filter

Pass 27 Jan 2023 80,578 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.51 (no printout supplied

Fail 29 Oct 2020 68,196 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading plate value 0.51 (no printout supplied

Pass 7 Dec 2019 61,798 miles

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading (no printout)

Fail 5 Dec 2019 61,762 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror type (4.4.3 (a))

diesel emissions to clean for smoke meter reading (no printout)

Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,521 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 53,521 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 43,793 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 35,190 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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LB03 LEX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LB03 LEX, 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 LB03 LEX registered?

LB03 LEX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2014.

Is LB03 LEX safe to buy?

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