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OV63 VPL

2014 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,926 mi
Last recorded138,926 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV63 VPL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 138,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2025 137,457 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Dec 2025 137,457 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 128,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 120,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 113,434 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 113,434 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 107,935 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Some testable components covered

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,322 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))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 98,904 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 98,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working LLB 434 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted down (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 90,092 miles

Accident damage to o/s/f.

Condensation inside of o/s/r outer light unit.

Fail 3 Jan 2019 90,091 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Accident damage to o/s/f.

Condensation inside of o/s/r outer light unit.

Pass 15 Dec 2017 78,511 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 58,902 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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OV63 VPL is a 2014 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OV63 VPL, 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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OV63 VPL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 3 January 2014.

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