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SB64 CWD

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,178 mi
Last recorded146,178 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB64 CWD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 146,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring no seated correctly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 146,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring no seated correctly

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 139,667 miles

Nearside Front shocker dust cover missing

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker dust cover missing

Offside Front window switches not working

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Offside Rear sidelight lens cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

drivetrain warning light on

Pass 24 May 2024 127,260 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 127,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 114,129 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 114,119 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 99,535 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 88,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2021 88,638 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2020 75,919 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,894 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 67,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 60,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 48,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 48,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SB64 CWD is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SB64 CWD, 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 SB64 CWD registered?

SB64 CWD is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 24 November 2014.

Is SB64 CWD safe to buy?

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