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AJ63 BYW

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,155 mi
Last recorded117,155 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ63 BYW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 117,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 109,695 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,919 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2022 93,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,724 miles

emission too clean to detect

front discs deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2020 79,628 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,605 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,534 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 60,646 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2018 60,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2017 51,585 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 51,585 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 BYW is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black 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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

AJ63 BYW is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 14 February 2014.

Is AJ63 BYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ63 BYW 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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