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AO14 DZY

2014 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,759 mi
Last recorded54,759 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO14 DZY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 54,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 54,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,852 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 48,563 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 48,562 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 44,903 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 44,903 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 42,118 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 42,115 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 39,693 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 39,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 38,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 38,108 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,685 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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AO14 DZY is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO14 DZY, 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 AO14 DZY registered?

AO14 DZY is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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