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LX14 HTF

2014 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,908 mi
Last recorded146,908 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 HTF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 146,908 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 146,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 138,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 138,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 133,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 126,408 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 118,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,277 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,506 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,678 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,678 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)

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

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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LX14 HTF 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 LX14 HTF, 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.

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What year was LX14 HTF registered?

LX14 HTF is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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