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2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,499 mi
Last recorded46,499 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 BAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 46,499 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 43,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 41,572 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 38,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 34,675 miles

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings between track rod end and steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 30,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 26,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm Bald on outer edge. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm Perished and cracking. 4 cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in Zone A & B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 21,954 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,695 miles

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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LM12 BAR is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LM12 BAR, 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 LM12 BAR registered?

LM12 BAR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is LM12 BAR safe to buy?

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