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GF14 YVL

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,749 mi
Last recorded95,749 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF14 YVL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 95,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 94,234 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 91,511 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 91,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2023 83,586 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 78,960 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 73,253 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2020 71,490 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,329 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 41,564 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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GF14 YVL is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GF14 YVL, 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 GF14 YVL?

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What year was GF14 YVL registered?

GF14 YVL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is GF14 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF14 YVL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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