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AK63 SWW

2014 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,648 mi
Last recorded156,648 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 SWW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 156,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 156,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Under tray fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 139,624 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,225 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 120,225 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 101,661 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 85,791 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 85,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 69,505 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 18 Jan 2017 52,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

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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AK63 SWW is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK63 SWW, 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 AK63 SWW registered?

AK63 SWW is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 16 January 2014.

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The MOT history for AK63 SWW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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