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LS14 ZPU

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,984 mi
Last recorded120,984 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS14 ZPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 120,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,959 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 102,887 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 97,350 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 79,571 miles

engine bay and under tray fitted which obscuring inner components viewing

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,083 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2020 54,179 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear tyre profile different

Nearside Front Inner Steering tie rod has play

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,294 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 44,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,296 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,174 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 29,174 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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LS14 ZPU is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LS14 ZPU, 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 LS14 ZPU registered?

LS14 ZPU is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 12 April 2014.

Is LS14 ZPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS14 ZPU 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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