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W31 LAR

2014 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

67,613 mi
Last recorded67,613 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 LAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 67,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 62,523 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 56,270 miles

Nearside Front headlight water ingress

Pass 3 Apr 2023 51,971 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 48,668 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 45,136 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 41,628 miles

2lts engine oil added

Fail 14 Apr 2020 41,628 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2lts engine oil added

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,543 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 27,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,052 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened has slight lip (3.5.1n)

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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W31 LAR is a 2014 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 W31 LAR, 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 W31 LAR registered?

W31 LAR is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2014.

Is W31 LAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 LAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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