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FD63 YWB

2014 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,190 mi
Last recorded105,190 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 YWB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 105,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,680 miles

slight play in offside inner rack end

Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,281 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Sep 2022 86,281 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play O/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 80,235 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 62,712 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2020 62,709 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,282 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,967 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

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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FD63 YWB is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FD63 YWB, 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 FD63 YWB registered?

FD63 YWB is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 2014.

Is FD63 YWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD63 YWB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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