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MV64 FMJ

2014 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,588 mi
Last recorded123,588 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV64 FMJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,588 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 110,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,042 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,108 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,233 miles

Front Brake Pads Worn down close to wear indicator

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 3 Mar 2021 77,756 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2020 71,562 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Fail 9 Mar 2020 71,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake warning light on dash

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2019 61,648 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly worn to indicator wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Mar 2019 61,648 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18, run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly worn to indicator wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Mar 2018 50,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,946 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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MV64 FMJ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MV64 FMJ, 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.

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What year was MV64 FMJ registered?

MV64 FMJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 14 October 2014.

Is MV64 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV64 FMJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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