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LF14 VVU

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,606 mi
Last recorded103,606 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF14 VVU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 103,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 86,042 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 85,802 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 72,417 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,350 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 60,037 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,520 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2021 53,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 Sidewall and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-55-16 / also perished on sidewall and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.

Pass 20 Mar 2018 40,829 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre perished sidewalls

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,489 miles

under trays fitted

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 VVU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

LF14 VVU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2014.

Is LF14 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF14 VVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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