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RS07 VLS

2014 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS07 VLS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2026 67,301 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 56,408 miles

Fuel tank heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 38,627 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))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 32,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2255017 runflat (nail/metal in shoulder)

engine cover fitted covering components in engine bay

undertray covers fitted covering components in underside

Pass 7 Aug 2021 27,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 25,357 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 21,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 17,856 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 14,878 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

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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RS07 VLS is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RS07 VLS, 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 RS07 VLS registered?

RS07 VLS is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is RS07 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS07 VLS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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