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L321 COU

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,877 mi
Last recorded110,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 COU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 110,877 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 110,853 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2025 105,442 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 93,086 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 93,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2022 89,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 79,777 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 79,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 62,996 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,993 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders and small cuts on inner shoulder.

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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L321 COU is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L321 COU, 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 L321 COU registered?

L321 COU is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 29 November 2014.

Is L321 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L321 COU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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