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EU14 NLF

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,728 mi
Last recorded123,728 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU14 NLF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 123,728 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 123,725 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,302 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 116,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,366 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 106,337 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,115 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,694 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 94,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 64,354 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limit.

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

O/s/f tyre worn on outer edges.

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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EU14 NLF is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EU14 NLF, 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 EU14 NLF registered?

EU14 NLF is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 13 March 2014.

Is EU14 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU14 NLF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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