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LR14 VFV

2014 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,311 mi
Last recorded118,311 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR14 VFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,311 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 118,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 109,333 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front inner tie rod has play

Fail 22 Oct 2024 109,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has play and knocking

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 109,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front inner steering arm has play and knocking

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 97,471 miles

Central Rear Seat belt twisted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50RF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 78,801 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,863 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,000 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,475 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,474 miles

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 VFV is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

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

Is LR14 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR14 VFV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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