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LP14 ARF

2014 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,585 mi
Last recorded79,585 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 ARF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 74,097 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 74,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 67,781 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 60,655 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 31,392 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 25,753 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 19,584 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 19,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LP14 ARF is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LP14 ARF, 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

How do I check the history of LP14 ARF?

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What year was LP14 ARF registered?

LP14 ARF is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is LP14 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP14 ARF 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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