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KS14 SWX

2014 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,717 mi
Last recorded80,717 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS14 SWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 80,717 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 74,200 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 66,252 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Nov 2023 66,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts abs sensor and pad wear wiring out of support bracket and touching tyre (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,437 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 51,972 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 51,955 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 47,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing outer edge completely bald on outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front windscreen has a minor chip not affecting view to front.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid change required.

service light illuminated.

Pass 13 May 2019 41,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 37,233 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 27,767 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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KS14 SWX is a 2014 BMW 316 in Silver 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 KS14 SWX, 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 KS14 SWX?

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What year was KS14 SWX registered?

KS14 SWX is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is KS14 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS14 SWX 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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