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LP14 EAX

2014 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP14 EAX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 80,661 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 74,141 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 74,141 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 67,738 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 67,738 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 60,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 57,746 miles

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

full undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 57,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 54,393 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 54,393 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 48,071 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,837 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 41,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,166 miles

All Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EAX is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LP14 EAX, 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 LP14 EAX registered?

LP14 EAX is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 2014.

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