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LJ54 POW

2014 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,986 mi
Last recorded63,986 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 POW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 63,986 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 59,506 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,576 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,019 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 45,412 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 45,412 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 42,337 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 36,832 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 32,018 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 27,379 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 24,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to bald outer raised edge (4.1.E.1)

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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LJ54 POW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 LJ54 POW, 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 LJ54 POW registered?

LJ54 POW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 15 April 2014.

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The MOT history for LJ54 POW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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