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SA14 XEO

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,820 mi
Last recorded102,820 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA14 XEO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 102,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower upper arm rear bushes nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 102,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower upper arm rear bushes nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 89,564 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust flexy in poor condition

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

tpms light on

Fail 16 Oct 2024 89,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s and slight judder (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexy in poor condition

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

tpms light on

Pass 19 Sep 2023 79,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 69,275 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 52,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 43,282 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 43,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear dif (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 34,763 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 34,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 30,358 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SA14 XEO is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA14 XEO, 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 SA14 XEO registered?

SA14 XEO is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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