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AJ63 BYL

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ63 BYL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 95,630 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jan 2025 89,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie-rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,687 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 74,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm, heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 67,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 62,257 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 62,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 59,178 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 50,932 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,146 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 32,365 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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AJ63 BYL is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AJ63 BYL, 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.

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What year was AJ63 BYL registered?

AJ63 BYL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 13 February 2014.

Is AJ63 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ63 BYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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