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FH63 CWJ

2014 BMW 316

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,254 mi
Last recorded153,254 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH63 CWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 153,254 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 150,132 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 214,301 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 195,556 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 195,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 169,821 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 169,819 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 98,587 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 80,142 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 80,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 58,466 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 49,738 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 49,738 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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FH63 CWJ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FH63 CWJ, 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 FH63 CWJ registered?

FH63 CWJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 14 January 2014.

Is FH63 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH63 CWJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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