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LJ05 NED

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,960 mi
Last recorded97,960 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 NED
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 97,960 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 91,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,167 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 86,167 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,016 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 71,704 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,048 miles

Offside Rear drivers side rear tyre close to legal limit on centre section

Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,158 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 40,158 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 37,468 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 36,770 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 27,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 22,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LJ05 NED is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LJ05 NED, 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 LJ05 NED registered?

LJ05 NED is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2014.

Is LJ05 NED safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ05 NED shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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