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L321 SYM

2014 BMW 114

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,548 mi
Last recorded138,548 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 11462,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 SYM
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 138,548 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 138,298 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 119,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 107,932 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 107,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 101,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 80,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 75,035 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 70,990 miles

under tray fitted to the car all round

Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,989 miles

covers under tray fitted to the car

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,974 miles

Front number plate inscure

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer brake pad starting to wear thin

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 47,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front disc brakes worn

Front number plate inscure

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer brake pad starting to wear thin

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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L321 SYM is a 2014 BMW 114 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 62,181 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 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L321 SYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L321 SYM registered?

L321 SYM is a 2014 BMW 114, first registered on 11 September 2014.

Is L321 SYM safe to buy?

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