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LC14 HFV

2014 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

120,473 mi
Last recorded120,473 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 HFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 120,473 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 120,473 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 120,458 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 107,215 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 107,215 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 97,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 92,793 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 92,793 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/r and n/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,553 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 83,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 71,243 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 71,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 55,500 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 55,500 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 40,099 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,453 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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LC14 HFV is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 LC14 HFV, 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.

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What year was LC14 HFV registered?

LC14 HFV is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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