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FN14 CAE

2014 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,504 mi
Last recorded105,504 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN14 CAE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 105,504 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 100,661 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 94,732 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 87,088 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 83,085 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 70,594 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 53,565 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 43,143 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,271 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,199 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 32,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,477 miles

under tray /engine cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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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FN14 CAE is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FN14 CAE, 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 FN14 CAE registered?

FN14 CAE is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is FN14 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN14 CAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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