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J27 HWL

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,843 mi
Last recorded108,843 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 HWL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 108,843 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside & Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 105,356 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 105,356 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,507 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 96,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 96,110 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 86,022 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 76,723 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 67,389 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,921 miles

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

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 46,582 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 46,582 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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J27 HWL is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 J27 HWL, 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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What year was J27 HWL registered?

J27 HWL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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