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AJ63 BYV

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,983 mi
Last recorded113,983 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 113,983 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted obscuring vision ( possible transmission leak ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit worn inner edge 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front window screen wipers incorrect sizes but still clear drivers view of the road

Fail 19 Feb 2026 113,951 miles

Offside Side repeater not working led in mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted obscuring vision ( possible transmission leak ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit worn inner edge 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 225/50/17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front window screen wipers incorrect sizes but still clear drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Feb 2025 107,229 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 98,779 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 87,374 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,835 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 76,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,113 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,367 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 48,972 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 20,699 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 BYV 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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?

AJ63 BYV is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 12 February 2014.

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