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LJ64 BTX

2014 BMW 114

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,377 mi
Last recorded88,377 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11462,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ64 BTX
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 88,377 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 81,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 75,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 54,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm / minor damage outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 45,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 36,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,083 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 30,083 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 23,647 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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LJ64 BTX is a 2014 BMW 114 in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 62,181 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 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ64 BTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ64 BTX registered?

LJ64 BTX is a 2014 BMW 114, first registered on 9 October 2014.

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