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2014 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,493 mi
Last recorded101,493 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV14 PBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 101,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all-round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 101,493 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all-round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 99,545 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 87,647 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 87,643 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,121 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,321 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 75,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 56,295 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,589 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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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LV14 PBX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PBX, 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 PBX registered?

LV14 PBX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is LV14 PBX safe to buy?

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