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LR14 RJZ

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,571 mi
Last recorded164,571 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 RJZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 164,571 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 164,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 155,049 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 151,961 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 146,246 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 135,843 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 126,837 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 122,493 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,790 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed From cut in tread. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc thin. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc thin. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 86,049 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RJZ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJZ, 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 RJZ registered?

LR14 RJZ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 7 April 2014.

Is LR14 RJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 RJZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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