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MER 711L

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,638 mi
Last recorded77,638 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMER 711L
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 77,638 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 77,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 68,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,076 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,174 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 51,778 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 46,147 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 46,147 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,888 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2017 25,327 miles

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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MER 711L is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MER 711L, 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 MER 711L?

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What year was MER 711L registered?

MER 711L is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 30 November 2014.

Is MER 711L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MER 711L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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