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LC64 DXJ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,368 mi
Last recorded159,368 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC64 DXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 159,368 miles

Front grille damaged

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 159,360 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front grille damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2025 149,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 149,045 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 148,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 139,111 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 138,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 115,705 miles

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

front grille broken

Pass 19 Nov 2021 97,400 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 84,988 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face lipped also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just met legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexy worn

Fail 4 Dec 2020 84,988 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating rear (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front inner face lipped also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear just met legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexy worn

Pass 2 Dec 2019 72,138 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 59,534 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,448 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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LC64 DXJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LC64 DXJ, 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 LC64 DXJ registered?

LC64 DXJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 4 December 2014.

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