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LX64 VEA

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

130,675 mi
Last recorded130,675 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX64 VEA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 130,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI WORN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BORDERLINE (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 126,296 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front brake reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 28 Aug 2024 116,456 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front most arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 106,311 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 106,311 miles

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

Nearside front tyre is worn low (3mm).

Offside rear tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Pass 20 Aug 2022 96,405 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 87,551 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 58,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 41,219 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 39,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 37,971 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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LX64 VEA is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LX64 VEA, 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 LX64 VEA registered?

LX64 VEA is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is LX64 VEA safe to buy?

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