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LX14 VHC

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,696 mi
Last recorded72,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 VHC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,696 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 63,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 57,480 miles

Advise o/s/f and both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 1 Dec 2021 52,337 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 52,250 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 39,323 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 34,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn on edge very close to cord with nail in tread advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

discs worn

Fail 13 Jun 2018 30,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1;6mm & worn on edge with nail in tread advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2017 15,956 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 15,956 miles

Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired and rear calipers ( all four ) oil coated from brake fluid change , cleaned and tested for leaks all ok (3.5.1n)

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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LX14 VHC is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LX14 VHC, 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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LX14 VHC is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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