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LR14 NTE

2014 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,691 mi
Last recorded16,691 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 NTE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 16,691 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 13,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 12,982 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 12,109 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 12,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 11,381 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 11,381 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 10,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 9,622 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 9,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 8,601 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 7,919 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 7,919 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 NTE is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NTE, 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 LR14 NTE?

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What year was LR14 NTE registered?

LR14 NTE is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is LR14 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 NTE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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