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LJ14 VCZ

2014 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 VCZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 89,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays Covered In Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 73,668 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 70,727 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,198 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 53,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,905 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 53,905 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 53,905 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,038 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,419 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 33,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 24,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 2 Feb 2017 24,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

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 VCZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red 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 LJ14 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

LJ14 VCZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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