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JC05 XMC

2014 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,388 mi
Last recorded72,388 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 XMC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 72,388 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 68,198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 63,591 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 63,450 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 63,441 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 52,836 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 36,035 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 24,312 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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JC05 XMC is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JC05 XMC, 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 JC05 XMC registered?

JC05 XMC is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 23 September 2014.

Is JC05 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC05 XMC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JC05 XMC have outstanding finance?

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