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HV14 LKN

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,783 mi
Last recorded65,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV14 LKN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 65,783 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 65,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. VERY low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Headlight damaged

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 60,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer lens cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 56,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Dec 2023 56,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 50,870 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,625 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 41,193 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 35,666 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2018 29,267 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 22,479 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 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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HV14 LKN 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 75%.

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 HV14 LKN, 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.

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HV14 LKN is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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