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LR04 JLY

2014 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,869 mi
Last recorded84,869 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 JLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 84,869 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Jan 2024 71,106 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres low tread outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 57,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 34,246 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 20,094 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2018 20,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 13,511 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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LR04 JLY is a 2014 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LR04 JLY, 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 LR04 JLY registered?

LR04 JLY is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2014.

Is LR04 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR04 JLY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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