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KM14 AKV

2014 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,756 mi
Last recorded101,756 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM14 AKV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 101,756 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 101,756 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 97,083 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 95,311 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 95,310 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 92,307 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 92,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,024 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 84,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 68,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 56,745 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 56,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 53,465 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 47,147 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,127 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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KM14 AKV is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KM14 AKV, 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 KM14 AKV registered?

KM14 AKV is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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The MOT history for KM14 AKV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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