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LJ64 CKD

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,856 mi
Last recorded122,856 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ64 CKD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 122,856 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2026 122,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 115,144 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,012 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 68,552 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 49,760 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 49,747 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 42,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 36,683 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 32,949 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 32,949 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 24,101 miles

Nearside rear door and wheel arch damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2019 22,691 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

body work damage to front bumper and nearside rear door and quarter panel

both offside and nearside mirror back covers missing

Pass 3 Apr 2018 18,965 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 18,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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LJ64 CKD is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ64 CKD, 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 LJ64 CKD registered?

LJ64 CKD is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 8 September 2014.

Is LJ64 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ64 CKD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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