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V111 CBG

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,882 mi
Last recorded129,882 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 CBG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 129,882 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,116 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 120,354 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 120,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 114,613 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 114,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,084 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2020 97,870 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,290 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,901 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 71,901 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 56,133 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 56,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened metal to metal (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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V111 CBG is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V111 CBG, 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 V111 CBG registered?

V111 CBG is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 16 September 2014.

Is V111 CBG safe to buy?

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