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LJ14 VDG

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 VDG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 118,029 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 111,477 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 111,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 104,853 miles

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

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

Undertray's fitted covering testable items.

Pass 19 Apr 2023 97,032 miles

Undertray's fitted covering testable items.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,452 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,551 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 60,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 47,724 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 47,724 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VDG is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black 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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

LJ14 VDG is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2014.

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