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FR07 LOV

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,658 mi
Last recorded75,658 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR07 LOV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 75,658 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 3 Feb 2025 71,069 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 / 40 / r18 pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 / 40 / r18 pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 60,701 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 52,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,787 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,424 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 32,423 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 27,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 27,148 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,004 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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FR07 LOV is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FR07 LOV, 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 FR07 LOV registered?

FR07 LOV is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is FR07 LOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR07 LOV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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