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ET14 CEF

2014 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,835 mi
Last recorded109,835 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET14 CEF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 109,835 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side / perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front undertray fitted

hand brake need adjustment

Pass 16 May 2024 96,196 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive signs around filler cap and down nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fog lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 15 May 2023 83,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 70,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,961 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 58,530 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 52,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,390 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,898 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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ET14 CEF is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET14 CEF, 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

How do I check the history of ET14 CEF?

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What year was ET14 CEF registered?

ET14 CEF is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is ET14 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET14 CEF shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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