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S44 DNL

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,001 mi
Last recorded172,001 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 DNL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 172,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 137,854 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 106,201 miles

Engine covers And Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 98,113 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 5 Jan 2023 98,048 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 5 Jan 2022 76,645 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 76,645 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2020 53,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 47,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 31,350 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 31,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,543 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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S44 DNL is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S44 DNL, 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.

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What year was S44 DNL registered?

S44 DNL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2014.

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