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LF14 RKA

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,661 mi
Last recorded167,661 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 RKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 167,661 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 167,657 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 149,729 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 129,517 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 129,517 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 115,258 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 115,256 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake hose is not secure

Offside Front track rod end securing bolt loose

Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,013 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 92,302 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 80,704 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,058 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,779 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,235 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 44,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside 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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LF14 RKA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 LF14 RKA, 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 LF14 RKA registered?

LF14 RKA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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