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FM14 ORL

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,250 mi
Last recorded185,250 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM14 ORL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 185,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 177,138 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 177,138 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 164,546 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 164,546 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2017 125,086 miles

both front and nsr tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 11 May 2017 125,086 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both front and nsr tyres worn close to legal limit

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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FM14 ORL is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FM14 ORL, 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 FM14 ORL?

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What year was FM14 ORL registered?

FM14 ORL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 22 July 2014.

Is FM14 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM14 ORL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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