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RO14 HCG

2014 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,666 mi
Last recorded96,666 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 HCG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 96,666 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 95,105 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 93,705 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 93,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 90,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 81,964 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 81,960 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 70,005 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 70,005 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 44,773 miles

horn intermittent work at time of test

Fail 29 Apr 2019 44,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

horn intermittent work at time of test

Pass 16 May 2018 28,682 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 21,738 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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RO14 HCG is a 2014 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO14 HCG, 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 RO14 HCG registered?

RO14 HCG is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is RO14 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO14 HCG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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