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LC14 XTZ

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,152 mi
Last recorded136,152 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC14 XTZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 136,152 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,930 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 123,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 118,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 118,553 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 111,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 100,160 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,328 miles

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))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 92,328 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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 27 Feb 2019 79,176 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 79,170 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 68,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,175 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 58,175 miles

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

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 XTZ is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTZ, 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 LC14 XTZ registered?

LC14 XTZ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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