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SM14 LVE

2014 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,654 mi
Last recorded142,654 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 LVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 142,654 miles

Factory Fit Undertrays / Covers in Situ at time fo test, preventing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 142,654 miles

Factory Fit Undertrays / Covers in Situ at time fo test, preventing full inspection of some testable items

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Section (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,718 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 111,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2023 93,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 81,749 miles

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

n/s rear lamp damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2021 71,870 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,275 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 33,752 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 28,710 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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SM14 LVE is a 2014 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SM14 LVE, 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 SM14 LVE registered?

SM14 LVE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2014.

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