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SL53 PAD

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,943 mi
Last recorded119,943 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 PAD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 119,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 119,943 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 112,934 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 107,101 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 107,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge !!VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT!! - 225/50R17 W-XL-RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge !!VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT!! - 225/50R17 W-XL-RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,916 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 85,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 76,299 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 76,299 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 64,508 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread - cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread - cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 53,894 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 31 May 2017 46,075 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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SL53 PAD is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SL53 PAD, 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 SL53 PAD registered?

SL53 PAD is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 2014.

Is SL53 PAD safe to buy?

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