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TA13 ASH

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,683 mi
Last recorded129,683 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTA13 ASH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 129,683 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 122,838 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 121,597 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs scored and slightly corroded.

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on but not clear if this indicates system malfunction.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 6 Mar 2023 121,590 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear park brake noisy on application whilst being roller tested. Function not impaired at time of inspection

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

light / minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 31 Jan 2022 119,933 miles

Front both tyres WORN SMOOTH + Blistering outside prescribed measured areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear BOTH ns and os tyres NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

rear park brake noisy on application whilst being roller tested. Function not impaired at time of inspection

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in places + NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS + Blistering outside prescribed measured area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,292 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 85,187 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 May 2018 85,187 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 62,985 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 62,985 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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TA13 ASH is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TA13 ASH, 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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TA13 ASH is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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