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EJ64 VLY

2014 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,369 mi
Last recorded61,369 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ64 VLY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 61,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 58,646 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 58,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 51,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2022 47,461 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2022 47,461 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2021 37,872 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 37,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 31,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 23,183 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 13,985 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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EJ64 VLY is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EJ64 VLY, 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 EJ64 VLY registered?

EJ64 VLY is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2014.

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