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WV14 SVP

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,351 mi
Last recorded133,351 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV14 SVP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 133,351 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 133,351 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 131,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,358 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 129,358 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 127,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror. ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 127,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items removed from rear view mirror. ()

Pass 23 Mar 2021 125,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 123,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 121,360 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 121,360 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 117,526 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 117,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,574 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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WV14 SVP is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black 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 WV14 SVP, 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

How do I check the history of WV14 SVP?

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What year was WV14 SVP registered?

WV14 SVP is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is WV14 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV14 SVP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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