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TJ09 LOZ

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,468 mi
Last recorded88,468 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ09 LOZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 88,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front window faulty do not operate.

Fail 26 Jun 2026 88,468 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front window faulty do not operate.

Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,206 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,200 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 75,200 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 68,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 60,309 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 60,309 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 45,510 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 42,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 39,151 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 34,548 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 26,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (3.5.1g)

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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TJ09 LOZ is a 2014 BMW 116 in White 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 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 TJ09 LOZ, 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 TJ09 LOZ registered?

TJ09 LOZ is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2014.

Is TJ09 LOZ safe to buy?

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