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EA64 TGU

2014 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,780 mi
Last recorded103,780 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA64 TGU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 103,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 98,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 98,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,052 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 85,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,684 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 60,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 55,767 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 55,767 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 39,983 miles

both front tyres,wearing inner and outer wall 225/50r17

Fail 18 Jan 2019 39,983 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working low beam (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres,wearing inner and outer wall 225/50r17

Pass 26 Jan 2018 26,222 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 26,222 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50r17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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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EA64 TGU is a 2014 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EA64 TGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA64 TGU registered?

EA64 TGU is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 19 November 2014.

Is EA64 TGU safe to buy?

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