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RV14 LWM

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,558 mi
Last recorded179,558 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 LWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 179,558 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 179,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 167,538 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2025 167,538 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Mar 2024 153,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 140,368 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 127,652 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 127,652 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 117,738 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 117,716 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 113,814 miles

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,107 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Fail 21 Aug 2019 105,106 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre is close to its limit of 1.6mm

rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 93,251 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 93,251 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2017 82,540 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 82,320 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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RV14 LWM is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RV14 LWM, 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 RV14 LWM registered?

RV14 LWM is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is RV14 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV14 LWM shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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