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EJ14 YVC

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,793 mi
Last recorded156,793 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ14 YVC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 156,793 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2025 143,411 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 142,915 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 129,407 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,377 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,573 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 60,057 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 51,118 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,515 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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EJ14 YVC is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EJ14 YVC, 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 EJ14 YVC registered?

EJ14 YVC is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2014.

Is EJ14 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ14 YVC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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