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LC63 SVJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,070 mi
Last recorded97,070 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC63 SVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 97,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside steering rack has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2025 95,369 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 93,659 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 91,872 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 91,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 88,814 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 83,975 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2021 83,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 80,760 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 67,234 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 41,570 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 41,570 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside BOTH tyres perished

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre punctured, losing pressure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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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LC63 SVJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 LC63 SVJ, 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 LC63 SVJ registered?

LC63 SVJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2014.

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