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LC63 YWX

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,126 mi
Last recorded98,126 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC63 YWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 98,126 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 94,024 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 90,080 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 8 Jan 2024 90,080 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 86,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2021 81,065 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Minor. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Covers split. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Minor cuts in tread not showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flex, minor. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Covers split. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2019 70,337 miles

Engine cover and trays

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,240 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 62,499 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some component

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays obscuring some components

Wet weather/vehicle test

Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,241 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

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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LC63 YWX is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LC63 YWX, 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 LC63 YWX registered?

LC63 YWX is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 4 February 2014.

Is LC63 YWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC63 YWX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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