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M12 LYD

2014 BMW 316

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,565 mi
Last recorded68,565 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 LYD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2025 68,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 63,491 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 58,506 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,348 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 43,493 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 38,875 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 33,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,822 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 25,250 miles

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

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

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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M12 LYD is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M12 LYD, 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 M12 LYD registered?

M12 LYD is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 2014.

Is M12 LYD safe to buy?

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