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XFZ 8574

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,878 mi
Last recorded112,878 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFZ 8574
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 112,878 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 107,947 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak under the vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2022 99,363 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 94,538 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,699 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,075 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 74,919 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,543 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,571 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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XFZ 8574 is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol 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 XFZ 8574, 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 XFZ 8574 registered?

XFZ 8574 is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 2014.

Is XFZ 8574 safe to buy?

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