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LD14 KWM

2014 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,491 mi
Last recorded148,491 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD14 KWM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 148,491 miles

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))

Fail 12 May 2026 148,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 12 May 2025 136,279 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2023 129,502 miles

Brake warning light luminated on dash

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

Fail 23 Dec 2023 129,502 miles

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

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

Brake warning light luminated on dash

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,083 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 118,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn Below min limit bald on inner edge 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below min limit bald on inner edge 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 225/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 106,303 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop broken and dust cover dropped away from shock

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 106,205 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested due to concerns with fault light on dash. (1.2.1 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop broken and dust cover dropped away from shock

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 99,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft boot covered in string .unable to see boot properly

brake pad wear warning light iluminated

Fail 23 Dec 2020 98,840 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer drive shaft boot covered in string .unable to see boot properly

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning light iluminated

Pass 30 May 2019 62,786 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 48,692 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 48,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 33,831 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 KWM is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KWM, 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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LD14 KWM is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 2014.

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