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LF14 SOU

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,816 mi
Last recorded108,816 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 108,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 24 Jul 2025 100,076 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2024 89,097 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 72,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 56,276 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 33,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 24,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,125 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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LF14 SOU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SOU, 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 LF14 SOU registered?

LF14 SOU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 March 2014.

Is LF14 SOU safe to buy?

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