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MR09 LAL

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,403 mi
Last recorded67,403 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR09 LAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 67,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 62,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 62,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 57,271 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,504 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 52,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 45,382 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2020 41,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 38,345 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 25,125 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 15,337 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 9,528 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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MR09 LAL is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MR09 LAL, 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 MR09 LAL registered?

MR09 LAL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is MR09 LAL safe to buy?

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