BMW 316 (2014)
2014 BMW 316
CarHunch analysed 1,774 real MOT records for the 2014 BMW 316. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 BMW 316 passes its MOT slightly more often than average at 83.1% versus the UK baseline of 80%, but nearly four in ten of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significantly elevated concern for a buyer. Petrol versions perform better at 85.3% pass rate compared to diesels at 81.8%, suggesting the petrol engine is marginally more robust.
These cars are running at a reasonable mileage for their age with a median of 77,012 miles, yet they average nearly two failures per test and a notably high 11 advisories, which points to accumulating wear in non-critical areas. Before purchase, have a pre-buy inspection focus on brake and suspension components, as the high advisory count suggests these are common maintenance pain points on the model.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.5 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 BMW 316
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 38.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (61%) | 1,087 | 81.8% | 1.99 |
| Petrol (39%) | 687 | 85.3% | 1.63 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 BMW 316 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 BMW 316 vehicles fall between 59,596 and 97,193 miles.
2014 BMW 316 — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,403 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 82% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 BMW 316
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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56.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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54%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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39.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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35.8%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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29%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24.4%
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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20%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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