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LY14 KBX

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,537 mi
Last recorded110,537 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY14 KBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 110,537 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2026 110,537 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 105,201 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 100,203 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside are 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 100,203 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside are 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2022 95,056 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 91,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,790 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 22,806 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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LY14 KBX is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY14 KBX, 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 LY14 KBX registered?

LY14 KBX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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