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239D481

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,845 mi
Last recorded78,845 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration239D481
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 78,845 miles

Driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside VIN plate at bottom of B post damaged & incomplete, but VIN numbers displayed in engine bay & windscreen complete & legible

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to or at MINIMUM! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat is INSECURE! ()

Pass 7 May 2025 76,100 miles

Driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside VIN plate at bottom of B post damaged & incomplete, but VIN numbers displayed in engine bay & windscreen complete & legible

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18%, no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero ()

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

Fail 7 May 2025 76,100 miles

Driver's view through swept area slightly affected by an obstruction - mobile device cradle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS, after resetting internal adjuster switch to zero, adjusted lamp, no further fault found (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working PRS, replaced bulb, no further fault found (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside VIN plate at bottom of B post damaged & incomplete, but VIN numbers displayed in engine bay & windscreen complete & legible

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18%, no wheel lock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear to be close to minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 71,339 miles

Nearside Front jacking block/pad slight damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

unplugged and moved dashcam so as not to record MOT

washers weak

Fail 8 Mar 2024 71,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle max 25% currently 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front jacking block/pad slight damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

unplugged and moved dashcam so as not to record MOT

washers weak

Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,923 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play in joint

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

dashcam fitted ( i have moved and unplugged)

Fail 15 Mar 2023 63,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements not locking either (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play in joint

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

dashcam fitted ( i have moved and unplugged)

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,857 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 48,011 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 48,010 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 43,786 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2019 33,456 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 23,072 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 12,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

perishing to n/s/f o/s/r tyres

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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239D481 is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,042 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 239D481, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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239D481 is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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