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M500 KJL

2014 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,353 mi
Last recorded174,353 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 KJL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 174,353 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 164,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 152,739 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 152,571 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and nearside rear wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 May 2022 151,007 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 144,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 144,653 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 137,090 miles

OSR tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Dec 2018 130,431 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 96,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (run flat tyres) ()

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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M500 KJL is a 2014 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M500 KJL, 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

How do I check the history of M500 KJL?

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What year was M500 KJL registered?

M500 KJL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is M500 KJL safe to buy?

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