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LC14 ZZR

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,791 mi
Last recorded92,791 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 ZZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 92,791 miles

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 92,791 miles

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

Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 88,811 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 83,089 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,912 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 79,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no sound from pump (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,240 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,285 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 67,039 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 62,436 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 55,319 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 55,319 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZZR is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZR, 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 LC14 ZZR registered?

LC14 ZZR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2014.

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