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AL06 HOW

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL06 HOW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 102,210 miles

((0.51+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE, (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 102,206 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

((0.51+5=0,55))..P3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY PIPE, (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 90,899 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber covers are loose.

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 90,899 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber covers are loose.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 78,918 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 78,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 66,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 61,249 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 56,387 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 56,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,967 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,240 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 38,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **on the legal limit** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 38,265 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit **on the legal limit** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm,worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 28,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AL06 HOW is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AL06 HOW, 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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AL06 HOW is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 3 February 2014.

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