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LJ14 VDC

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,239 mi
Last recorded129,239 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2026 129,239 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 122,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 122,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 108,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 106,897 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 106,897 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 99,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 87,026 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stonechips both nearside and offside not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 87,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stonechips both nearside and offside not affecting view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated at instrument cluster fluid resovoir not visible as under cover (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Coolant leak resovoir below minimum level ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,983 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,043 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 74,043 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,065 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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LJ14 VDC is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VDC, 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 VDC registered?

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

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