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AH54 NPJ

2014 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,713 mi
Last recorded121,713 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH54 NPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 121,713 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 113,240 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 105,627 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 105,627 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 95,178 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 87,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 80,393 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 80,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,437 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 79,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,386 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 62,351 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 62,351 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 51,173 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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AH54 NPJ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue 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 AH54 NPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AH54 NPJ registered?

AH54 NPJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 15 January 2014.

Is AH54 NPJ safe to buy?

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