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2014 BMW 1162.0L DIESEL

J55 LCP

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Considering this 2014 BMW 116? It's a DIESEL with a 1995cc engine showing 70,234 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Valid
Expires 23/10/2026
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/06/2026
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2014
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend following previous repairs. The most recent inspection in October 2025 at 70,234 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that previously identified mechanical issues have been addressed. This represents a significant improvement over the 2022 failure where the vehicle required immediate attention to the rear braking system and fluid delivery. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,234 miles averages approximately 5,853 miles per year, which is well below the national average. The data shows consistent annual usage, with a notable gap of 8,290 miles covered between October 2024 and October 2025. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent use can sometimes lead to the hardening of rubber-based components or the degradation of brake caliper seals due to age and long periods of stationary operation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension, as the October 2024 test at 61,944 miles flagged light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. While this did not cause a failure, it indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will eventually require replacement. Additionally, given the 2022 failure for 90% worn rear brake pads and pitted discs, the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the rotor surfaces should be verified to ensure the replacement parts are not already nearing the end of their service life.

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88
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 13 Jun 2026, 18:00
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend following previous repairs. The most recent inspection in October 2025 at 70,234 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that previously identified mechanical issues have been addressed. This represents a significant improvement over the 2022 failure where the vehicle required immediate attention to the rear braking system and fluid delivery. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,234 miles averages approximately 5,853 miles per year, which is well below the national average. The data shows consistent annual usage, with a notable gap of 8,290 miles covered between October 2024 and October 2025. While the low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the infrequent use can sometimes lead to the hardening of rubber-based components or the degradation of brake caliper seals due to age and long periods of stationary operation. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension, as the October 2024 test at 61,944 miles flagged light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. While this did not cause a failure, it indicates the beginning of a seal failure that will eventually require replacement. Additionally, given the 2022 failure for 90% worn rear brake pads and pitted discs, the current thickness of the pads and the condition of the rotor surfaces should be verified to ensure the replacement parts are not already nearing the end of their service life.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2014 BMW 116 (J55 LCP), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2022 to October 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.

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