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VX14 KVO

2014 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,508 mi
Last recorded164,508 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 KVO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 164,508 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 153,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 148,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre 3mm and split in tread

osr tyre split in tread

Fail 23 May 2024 148,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsr tyre 3mm and split in tread

osr tyre split in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2023 140,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres split in tread

nsr shock absorber dirt cover sdrift

Pass 20 Jul 2022 133,260 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2022 133,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

small chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2021 122,985 miles

chip in windscreen

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,323 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2020 114,323 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))

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2019 107,098 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 98,697 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2018 98,697 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,767 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,197 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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VX14 KVO is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VX14 KVO, 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 VX14 KVO registered?

VX14 KVO is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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