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XJ11 LYE

2014 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,457 mi
Last recorded125,457 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJ11 LYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 125,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing loose

Pass 7 May 2025 119,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 May 2025 119,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic dust cover loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 114,388 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 114,369 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 110,812 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 102,904 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,481 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 97,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 97,159 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,556 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,578 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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XJ11 LYE is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 XJ11 LYE, 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 XJ11 LYE registered?

XJ11 LYE is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 2014.

Is XJ11 LYE safe to buy?

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