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SB14 LSD

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,087 mi
Last recorded104,087 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 LSD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 104,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PASS AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PASS AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Under vehicle covers restrict view

Pass 7 Oct 2024 94,258 miles

condensation to nearside headlight

Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 65,169 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 2 Jul 2021 54,595 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 50,178 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 50,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 46,384 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 46,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 43,162 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 34,502 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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SB14 LSD is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black 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 SB14 LSD, 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 SB14 LSD registered?

SB14 LSD is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 23 May 2014.

Is SB14 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB14 LSD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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