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LJ64 BRX

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,571 mi
Last recorded133,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ64 BRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 133,571 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2026 133,569 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower frontal arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obstructing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2025 127,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,093 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,733 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excess Wear Inner Edge, 3mm Centre, 225-45-17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Centre, 225-45-17 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 79,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 64,081 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 54,775 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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LJ64 BRX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ64 BRX, 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 LJ64 BRX registered?

LJ64 BRX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 2 October 2014.

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