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LF64 FYC

2014 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,744 mi
Last recorded47,744 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF64 FYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 47,744 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 43,341 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 43,339 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 38,682 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 32,165 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 29,557 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 29,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 25,682 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 21,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 15,385 miles

Offside Front tyre has nail in

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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LF64 FYC is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF64 FYC, 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 LF64 FYC registered?

LF64 FYC is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is LF64 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF64 FYC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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