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LV14 LVZ

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,557 mi
Last recorded100,557 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV14 LVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2026 100,557 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 100,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 90,216 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 78,894 miles

Coolant low !

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. Both sides cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Fail 10 Jul 2024 78,894 miles

Coolant low !

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front. Both sides cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,139 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 62,729 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,251 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 55,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,692 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 32,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 23,777 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 18,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

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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LV14 LVZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LV14 LVZ, 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 LV14 LVZ registered?

LV14 LVZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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