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LIG 2240

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,870 mi
Last recorded123,870 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 2240
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 123,870 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2026 123,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 120,282 miles

handbrake travel slightly high but not excessive

Fail 9 Sep 2025 120,282 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

handbrake travel slightly high but not excessive

Pass 13 Sep 2024 118,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,527 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,537 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,494 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,343 miles

Engine Cover And Under Tray Fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 60,751 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2017 60,751 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers 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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LIG 2240 is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey 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 LIG 2240, 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 LIG 2240 registered?

LIG 2240 is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 September 2014.

Is LIG 2240 safe to buy?

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