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LV64 ZSD

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,064 mi
Last recorded49,064 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV64 ZSD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 49,064 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 49,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,921 miles

Front wiper blade slight smearing

Pass 1 Sep 2023 46,605 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 44,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 38,292 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 38,292 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 33,491 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 27,191 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 27,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 20,137 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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LV64 ZSD is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black 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 LV64 ZSD, 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 LV64 ZSD registered?

LV64 ZSD is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 2014.

Is LV64 ZSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV64 ZSD 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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