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RV14 YOT

2014 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,827 mi
Last recorded138,827 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 YOT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 138,827 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 136,152 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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 126,010 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 123,306 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface upto 50% missing (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,361 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,442 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 20 Mar 2020 94,734 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 68,584 miles

front tyres getting worn edges

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,502 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,572 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 34,572 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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 YOT is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

RV14 YOT is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is RV14 YOT safe to buy?

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