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SAM 307Y

2014 BMW 320

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,676 mi
Last recorded134,676 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 32067,347 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAM 307Y
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 134,676 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2026 134,667 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 115,857 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 115,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 109,286 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 97,998 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 82,678 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 60,422 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 60,422 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2019 45,541 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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SAM 307Y is a 2014 BMW 320 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2014 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 67,347 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SAM 307Y registered?

SAM 307Y is a 2014 BMW 320, first registered on 6 May 2014.

Is SAM 307Y safe to buy?

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