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KY14 LYK

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,088 mi
Last recorded161,088 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY14 LYK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 161,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 152,502 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 144,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 135,688 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 124,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 110,312 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 97,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2020 97,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2019 94,206 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,764 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Heavily On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 69,683 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 2TO3 MM APX (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 69,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 2TO3 MM APX (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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KY14 LYK is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KY14 LYK, 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 KY14 LYK registered?

KY14 LYK is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 23 July 2014.

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The MOT history for KY14 LYK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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