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LG12 MAY

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,289 mi
Last recorded88,289 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 MAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 82,792 miles

Engine cover Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2024 80,234 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 80,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 71,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 71,043 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 63,019 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted o/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,817 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 54,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,366 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 35,237 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 35,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a screw in the tread

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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LG12 MAY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LG12 MAY, 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

How do I check the history of LG12 MAY?

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What year was LG12 MAY registered?

LG12 MAY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is LG12 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 MAY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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