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LR14 CZJ

2014 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,114 mi
Last recorded134,114 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 CZJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,114 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 134,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 117,942 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,257 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 105,237 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower reflector missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 94,394 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,394 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 79,507 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 79,507 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn both edges and one cut as well (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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LR14 CZJ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LR14 CZJ, 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 LR14 CZJ registered?

LR14 CZJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is LR14 CZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 CZJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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