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KT14 HLU

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,546 mi
Last recorded78,546 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT14 HLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,546 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Parking brake requirements just met

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 65,007 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 26 Feb 2024 65,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 4 Feb 2023 49,674 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 45,950 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 36,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 31,102 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 24,960 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit going bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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KT14 HLU is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black 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 KT14 HLU, 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 KT14 HLU registered?

KT14 HLU is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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The MOT history for KT14 HLU 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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