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LJ14 VCO

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,764 mi
Last recorded100,764 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 VCO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 100,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 84,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

engine under tray wet with oil

n/s/r tyre worn low on 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre worn low on 3mm

play in o/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 8 Sep 2020 74,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 70,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 64,301 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 59,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread wearing smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. tread wearing smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 51,156 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread wearing smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. tread wearing smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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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LJ14 VCO is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LJ14 VCO, 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 LJ14 VCO registered?

LJ14 VCO is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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