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RA14 XAR

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,696 mi
Last recorded73,696 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA14 XAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 73,696 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 67,019 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 61,686 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 55,986 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays fitted

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 49,854 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 43,288 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 12 Aug 2020 43,288 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,982 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,117 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,789 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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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RA14 XAR is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RA14 XAR, 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 RA14 XAR registered?

RA14 XAR is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 17 July 2014.

Is RA14 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA14 XAR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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