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LD14 YWC

2014 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,733 mi
Last recorded104,733 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 104,733 miles

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 104,187 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 94,390 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,536 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Aug 2022 86,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 80,077 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer wall also tyre wearing at outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 76,968 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 63,318 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 48,410 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 YWC is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YWC, 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 LD14 YWC registered?

LD14 YWC is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is LD14 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD14 YWC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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