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RV14 DMY

2014 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

65,830 mi
Last recorded65,830 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 DMY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 65,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Worn Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 65,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Wipers Not Tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non Repairable ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Also Worn Inner Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 61,471 miles

Front shock absorbers has slight play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 57,105 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear lens cracked

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 52,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lense cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2022 46,595 miles

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

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 40,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 35,045 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 30,035 miles

Both front tyres have wear on outer tread.

Both rear tyres close to limit.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,792 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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RV14 DMY is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RV14 DMY, 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 RV14 DMY registered?

RV14 DMY is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 22 March 2014.

Is RV14 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV14 DMY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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