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LD14 EXJ

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,817 mi
Last recorded83,817 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD14 EXJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 83,817 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 78,176 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering Rack Knocking Noise when rocked side to side

Fail 23 Oct 2024 78,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering Rack Knocking Noise when rocked side to side

Pass 23 Oct 2023 70,260 miles

steering rack noisy (knocking noise) when rocked side to side

Pass 11 Oct 2022 62,303 miles

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

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

front sub frame,steering rack,chassis and front to rear brake and fuel pipes covered by under trays

Pass 19 Oct 2021 56,095 miles

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

front sub frame,steering rack,front to rear brake and fuel pipes all covered by under trays

Pass 23 Oct 2020 50,909 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 41,862 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,935 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 34,935 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,513 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 30,513 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LD14 EXJ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LD14 EXJ, 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 LD14 EXJ registered?

LD14 EXJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 28 April 2014.

Is LD14 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD14 EXJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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