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HY14 OWU

2014 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY14 OWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,948 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear 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 29 Sep 2020 77,697 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 75,202 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Apr 2020 75,202 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,650 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 54,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 42,410 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 41,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face also chords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer face (4.1.D.1b)

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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HY14 OWU is a 2014 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY14 OWU, 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 HY14 OWU registered?

HY14 OWU is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is HY14 OWU safe to buy?

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