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LD64 VKW

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,418 mi
Last recorded144,418 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD64 VKW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 144,418 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 144,408 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2025 130,239 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 130,239 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2023 122,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2022 112,378 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn close to limit 225/50/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 112,378 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn close to limit 225/50/17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 103,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 95,960 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 95,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 89,279 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 86,063 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,640 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 75,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LD64 VKW is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LD64 VKW, 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 LD64 VKW registered?

LD64 VKW is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2014.

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The MOT history for LD64 VKW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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