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TMS 730

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,650 mi
Last recorded47,650 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMS 730
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 47,650 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,856 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 41,902 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 38,776 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 35,009 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 30,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,033 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,291 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 19,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 16,060 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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TMS 730 is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TMS 730, 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 TMS 730 registered?

TMS 730 is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is TMS 730 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMS 730 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TMS 730 have outstanding finance?

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