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YA57 NGH

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,549 mi
Last recorded121,549 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 NGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 121,549 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts and offside rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts and osr worn shoulders of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 114,557 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm tread remaining 225 50 17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 114,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm tread remaining 225 50 17 98W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 106,955 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Oct 2023 106,955 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,957 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 87,913 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 87,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,389 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 61,029 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 47,837 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 38,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 33,900 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 33,296 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 33,296 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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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YA57 NGH is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black 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 YA57 NGH, 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 YA57 NGH registered?

YA57 NGH is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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