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AK14 XSW

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,535 mi
Last recorded94,535 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 XSW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 94,535 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 85,964 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 82,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Fail 16 Dec 2023 82,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 71,037 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,260 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 59,206 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,213 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,179 miles

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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AK14 XSW is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK14 XSW, 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 AK14 XSW registered?

AK14 XSW is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 17 June 2014.

Is AK14 XSW safe to buy?

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