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WV14 SWK

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,422 mi
Last recorded149,422 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV14 SWK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 149,422 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 145,872 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 140,587 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 136,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,814 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 122,117 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 116,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 108,375 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,290 miles

emissions not detected

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 SWK is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WV14 SWK, 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 WV14 SWK registered?

WV14 SWK is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is WV14 SWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV14 SWK shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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