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KS14 ZJX

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,199 mi
Last recorded67,199 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS14 ZJX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 67,199 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 61,222 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2024 55,762 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 55,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 50,485 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 50,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 May 2023 50,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2022 43,777 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 37,845 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 37,845 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2020 31,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 26,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 20,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 14,906 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 ZJX is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KS14 ZJX, 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 KS14 ZJX registered?

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

Is KS14 ZJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS14 ZJX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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