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LJ14 VEW

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,498 mi
Last recorded106,498 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 VEW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 106,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2025 99,301 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 88,395 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 88,276 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 78,739 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,498 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 69,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,161 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 59,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,679 miles

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2018 45,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 40,461 miles

Engine cover and Under Trays Fitted

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 40,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted Damaged/Missing (1.1.C.1b)

Engine cover and Under Trays Fitted

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

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 VEW 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 LJ14 VEW, 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 LJ14 VEW registered?

LJ14 VEW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is LJ14 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ14 VEW 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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