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LB04 AJB

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,695 mi
Last recorded131,695 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 AJB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 131,695 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray's fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2026 131,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 120,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2024 108,252 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

under tray's fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2023 93,521 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2022 82,919 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,571 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2020 64,751 miles

Rear pads low and discs slight corrosion

both rear tyres low 3-4 mm

exhaust flexi split

front pads low and discs slight lip and corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 64,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear pads low and discs slight corrosion

both rear tyres low 3-4 mm

exhaust flexi split

front pads low and discs slight lip and corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,904 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,163 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 42,163 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,427 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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LB04 AJB is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LB04 AJB, 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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LB04 AJB is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 3 July 2014.

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