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WV14 XGZ

2014 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,840 mi
Last recorded86,840 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV14 XGZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,840 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 82,654 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Jun 2025 82,649 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,457 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,581 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 63,285 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 63,285 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter torn (undertray misaligned and fouling gaiter) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has a deep cut to the inner shoulder 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread area 22550R17RFT ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 22550R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 22550R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 43,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,970 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 42,951 miles

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror Housing Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,179 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 26,297 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 XGZ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

WV14 XGZ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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The MOT history for WV14 XGZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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