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MJ14 LRA

2014 BMW 114

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,160 mi
Last recorded164,160 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11462,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 LRA
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 164,160 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 150,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 133,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,406 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 103,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,300 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 91,300 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 91,125 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 91,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 87,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 80,560 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 70,931 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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MJ14 LRA is a 2014 BMW 114 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 62,181 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 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ14 LRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ14 LRA registered?

MJ14 LRA is a 2014 BMW 114, first registered on 6 May 2014.

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