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LR14 FMZ

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,097 mi
Last recorded95,097 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 FMZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 95,097 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 95,097 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction PHONE HOLDER (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 85,297 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 85,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,805 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 73,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,568 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Offside Front Tyre tread starting to wear low - 4mm

Steering rack guide block slightly worn with play in

Pass 9 Mar 2021 54,778 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 52,881 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,243 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,130 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 30,236 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 30,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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LR14 FMZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LR14 FMZ, 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 LR14 FMZ registered?

LR14 FMZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is LR14 FMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 FMZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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