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RV14 HKJ

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,770 mi
Last recorded128,770 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 HKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 128,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 118,103 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,208 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 109,140 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 98,011 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.5mm, bald on outer edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm, bald on outer edge of tread, strongly advise) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 86,331 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.5mm, bald on outer edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm, bald on outer edge of tread, strongly advise) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Along edge. 225-50-R17 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 68,041 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 68,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (possible blocked pump/hose) (3.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,460 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2019 58,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid low pressure possible blocked pump/hose (3.5 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,827 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,987 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 HKJ 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 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 RV14 HKJ, 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 HKJ registered?

RV14 HKJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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