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DY14 WFC

2014 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,352 mi
Last recorded118,352 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY14 WFC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 118,352 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 106,928 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 75,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 67,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.8mm, inner edge worn out (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.2mm, deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

slight play o/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Oct 2020 60,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 60,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 42,513 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,241 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 26,453 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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DY14 WFC is a 2014 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DY14 WFC, 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 DY14 WFC registered?

DY14 WFC is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is DY14 WFC safe to buy?

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