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SC63 LXP

2014 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,256 mi
Last recorded105,256 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC63 LXP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 105,256 miles

offside front steering rack noisy

Pass 17 Jan 2025 96,195 miles

Offside Front Inner rack noisy

Pass 29 Jan 2024 89,489 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 79,649 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 79,649 miles

Side repeater not working n/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 70,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 59,915 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 59,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,714 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 40,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 40,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 32,191 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 25,077 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 25,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SC63 LXP is a 2014 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SC63 LXP, 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 SC63 LXP registered?

SC63 LXP is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 26 January 2014.

Is SC63 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC63 LXP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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