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LG14 XWU

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,365 mi
Last recorded179,365 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG14 XWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 179,365 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2025 169,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 169,869 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 159,378 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe on DPF worn causing exhaust system to hang lower (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jun 2024 159,378 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Flexi pipe on DPF worn causing exhaust system to hang lower (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 151,176 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 151,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front of the wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 140,506 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 127,377 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 127,377 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 110,502 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2019 93,366 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear & perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 93,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear & perrished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 76,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 63,471 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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LG14 XWU is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG14 XWU, 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 LG14 XWU registered?

LG14 XWU is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 2 June 2014.

Is LG14 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG14 XWU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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