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PA07 DOR

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA07 DOR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 106,225 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2026 106,225 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not spaced properley (0.1 (d))

Registration plate inscription missing BSAU number missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2025 99,232 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 94,085 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 90,078 miles

o s f inner arm slight play-front suspension arm bushes perished slightly-

Pass 23 May 2022 85,417 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 85,417 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,874 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,844 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,556 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2019 58,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,413 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 43,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 28,991 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 24,988 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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PA07 DOR is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PA07 DOR, 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 PA07 DOR registered?

PA07 DOR is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 4 March 2014.

Is PA07 DOR safe to buy?

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