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PX14 ZRL

2014 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,587 mi
Last recorded53,587 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX14 ZRL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 53,587 miles

Battery charge.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225.50.17 r/flat. ()

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 53,587 miles

Battery charge.

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225.50.17 r/flat. ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 47,526 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 41,498 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 36,071 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 36,071 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 30,972 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,345 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 25,247 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2019 20,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 17,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 12,565 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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PX14 ZRL is a 2014 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PX14 ZRL, 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 PX14 ZRL registered?

PX14 ZRL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 8 May 2014.

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The MOT history for PX14 ZRL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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