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LN14 DKJ

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,430 mi
Last recorded107,430 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN14 DKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 107,430 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,027 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Aug 2025 99,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2024 92,414 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted inside - outside

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit ( 2.60MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 83,770 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 79,162 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Sep 2021 79,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake hose connection to caliber (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2020 74,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and starting to crack/ perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 69,552 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 8 Aug 2018 62,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 57,899 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,081 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 36,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under tray fitted

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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LN14 DKJ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LN14 DKJ, 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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LN14 DKJ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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