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WR14 LXL

2014 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,274 mi
Last recorded134,274 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR14 LXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 134,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,537 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen chipped just near zone A but is less than 40mm diameter.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 123,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen chipped just near zone A but is less than 40mm diameter.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 112,115 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 112,115 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 99,668 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 99,656 miles

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

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 85,448 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 85,448 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,454 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 62,542 miles

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

Offside Front chip in screen

Pass 22 Aug 2019 51,072 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 51,072 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 34,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jun 2017 16,706 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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WR14 LXL is a 2014 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR14 LXL, 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 WR14 LXL registered?

WR14 LXL is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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