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RF14 NXL

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,390 mi
Last recorded111,390 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF14 NXL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,390 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,915 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,680 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,728 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 93,728 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 93,533 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS tell tale illuminated

extensive undertrays limiting scope of inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2021 93,418 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,410 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,261 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,786 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,255 miles

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

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

engine oil low

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 64,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine oil low

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,167 miles

Rear brake pads getting down

engine oil needs topping up

under tray 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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RF14 NXL is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF14 NXL, 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 RF14 NXL registered?

RF14 NXL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 5 August 2014.

Is RF14 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF14 NXL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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