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LE51 COD

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,438 mi
Last recorded95,438 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 COD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 95,438 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 95,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.180 - 1.570 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 93,856 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,942 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 91,941 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,948 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 87,947 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 87,887 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.082 TO HIGH (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 84,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,028 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,135 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,341 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,580 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 22,090 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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LE51 COD is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LE51 COD, 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 LE51 COD registered?

LE51 COD is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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