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FY14 YDT

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,850 mi
Last recorded108,850 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 YDT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 108,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 106,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2024 104,515 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 104,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 99,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 91,637 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 83,762 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,302 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 71,476 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 62,780 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,195 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2/3MM - 225 50 17 RFT

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER AN OUTER EDGES - 225 50 17 RFT

Fail 28 Apr 2017 57,195 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working N/S/F (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2/3MM - 225 50 17 RFT

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER AN OUTER EDGES - 225 50 17 RFT

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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FY14 YDT is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY14 YDT, 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 FY14 YDT registered?

FY14 YDT is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is FY14 YDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 YDT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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