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LJ14 UXG

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,758 mi
Last recorded116,758 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 UXG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 116,758 miles

Central Rear WIPER BLADE

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 116,758 miles

Central Rear WIPER BLADE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 112,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2024 109,307 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S&N/S front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2024 109,307 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S&N/S front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/S&N/S front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 107,170 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 104,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 83,708 miles

Engine cover(s)/Undershield(s) fitted obscuring some components

Rev not detected, reading was below the manufacturers specified limit of 0.50

Pass 25 Feb 2020 71,585 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 58,981 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 47,490 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre 3mm of tread

O/S/R tyre 2-3mm of tread

Outer wall of the O/S/F tyre worn

Several small stone chips across the windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 35,688 miles

Both front tyres perished/cracked and on 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Small stone chips across the windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

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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LJ14 UXG is a 2014 BMW 116 in White 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 LJ14 UXG, 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 LJ14 UXG registered?

LJ14 UXG is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2014.

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