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MJ14 BDY

2014 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

127,876 mi
Last recorded127,876 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 BDY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 127,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 123,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,725 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 119,720 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,223 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 101,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 100,802 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 94,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 91,945 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,271 miles

engine bay and undertrays fitted 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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MJ14 BDY is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ14 BDY, 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 MJ14 BDY registered?

MJ14 BDY is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 22 April 2014.

Is MJ14 BDY safe to buy?

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