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SC64 ACJ

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,628 mi
Last recorded103,628 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC64 ACJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 103,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 103,628 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 103,615 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/smearing windscreen, both N/S&O/S (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 93,390 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

Fail 18 Sep 2024 93,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

TPMS light on

Pass 21 Sep 2023 87,204 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 87,204 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 81,391 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 73,341 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 66,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,208 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,331 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 45,392 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 33,354 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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SC64 ACJ is a 2014 BMW 316 in White 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 SC64 ACJ, 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 SC64 ACJ registered?

SC64 ACJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 17 December 2014.

Is SC64 ACJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC64 ACJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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