2014 BMW 316 MOT pass rate: 81.5% (4,523 tests)
Is the 2014 316 getting worse?
Pass rate of 2014-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81.0% +3.5 vs same-age |
81.0% visual scale |
| 2024 | 81.4% +5.8 vs same-age |
81.4% visual scale |
| 2025 | 82.1% +7.7 vs same-age |
82.1% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2014 316
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 569 | 31.5% |
| 2 | Tyres | 444 | 24.6% |
| 3 | Brakes | 303 | 16.8% |
| 4 | Suspension | 149 | 8.3% |
| 5 | Visibility | 129 | 7.1% |
| 6 | Road Wheels | 77 | 4.3% |
All 316 years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2,030 | 70.1% | +5.1 pts | 90,325 |
| 2004 | 1,933 | 66.5% | +2.2 pts | 87,018 |
| 2013 | 3,775 | 80.4% | +7.1 pts | 88,440 |
| 2014 (this page) | 4,523 | 81.5% | +5.6 pts | 90,058 |
| 2015 | 2,116 | 82.2% | +3.4 pts | 96,838 |
| 2017 | 2,246 | 87.1% | +3.1 pts | 78,328 |
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FAQs
Is a 2014 BMW 316 reliable?
2014-registered examples passed 81.5% of their MOT tests (4,523 tests, 2023–2025), +5.6 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 12 years old with a median 90,058 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2014 316?
The median tested example shows 90,058 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2014 316?
In this cohort petrols pass 83.5% of tests against 80.0% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.