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PJ63 XEL

2014 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,354 mi
Last recorded79,354 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ63 XEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 79,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 79,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 74,633 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 74,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 74,612 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 70,458 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 65,609 miles

Front exhaust flexi has movement

Nearside Rear calliper retaining clip missing

Fail 17 Jun 2021 65,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel slight buckle

Nearside Rear calliper outer retaining clip missing

movement exhuast front flexi(cannot properly inspect)

small chip windscreen zone b

Pass 15 Jul 2020 61,310 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 61,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 59,173 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 53,027 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view under 40 mm outside zone a, within wiper sweep (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 46,346 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 42,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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PJ63 XEL is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PJ63 XEL, 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 PJ63 XEL registered?

PJ63 XEL is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 6 January 2014.

Is PJ63 XEL safe to buy?

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