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LY54 SEB

2014 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,503 mi
Last recorded112,503 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 SEB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 112,503 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

rear tyres on 2mm markers

Fail 30 Sep 2025 112,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick os and ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

rear tyres on 2mm markers

Pass 1 Oct 2024 108,741 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive shields fitted unable to examine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has just met requirement of 16%

Fail 1 Oct 2024 108,741 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive shields fitted unable to examine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake has just met requirement of 16%

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 89,215 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 68,262 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 60,429 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 50,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,427 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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LY54 SEB is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LY54 SEB, 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 LY54 SEB registered?

LY54 SEB is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2014.

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