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LC14 WFU

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,697 mi
Last recorded143,697 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 WFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 143,697 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 143,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 132,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to get low approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 122,037 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 122,037 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,577 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,172 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 93,296 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,644 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 78,267 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,084 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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LC14 WFU is a 2014 BMW 116 in White 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 LC14 WFU, 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 LC14 WFU registered?

LC14 WFU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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