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RE14 NWS

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

234,090 mi
Last recorded234,090 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE14 NWS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 234,090 miles

damage to osf fog light

Pass 7 Jul 2025 219,549 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp damaged

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2024 204,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi getting weak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osf fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2023 187,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 166,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 147,508 miles

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cut on tread

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 133,854 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 133,854 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 116,188 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 116,173 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

Tpms indicator on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,786 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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RE14 NWS is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RE14 NWS, 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 RE14 NWS registered?

RE14 NWS is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 21 July 2014.

Is RE14 NWS safe to buy?

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