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LF63 KBU

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,956 mi
Last recorded96,956 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF63 KBU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 96,956 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2025 81,010 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 65,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Head light mounting is missing , but is still secure

Fail 9 Jun 2023 62,607 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Head light mounting is missing , but is still secure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 46,652 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,400 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 33,807 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,981 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 26,981 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,706 miles

smoke to clean to test

Fail 26 Feb 2018 22,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LF63 KBU is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LF63 KBU, 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 LF63 KBU registered?

LF63 KBU is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 10 February 2014.

Is LF63 KBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF63 KBU 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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