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Y14 LYX

2014 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,892 mi
Last recorded149,892 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY14 LYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 149,892 miles

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

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))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 149,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 129,135 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 122,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 103,887 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 101,127 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 81,306 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 27 Jul 2019 81,306 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2018 67,587 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,333 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

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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Y14 LYX is a 2014 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y14 LYX, 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 Y14 LYX registered?

Y14 LYX is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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