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SFZ 8506

2014 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,087 mi
Last recorded106,087 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 8506
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 106,087 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 95,680 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 95,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 85,139 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,318 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 77,316 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 66,186 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 54,113 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 42,961 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 35,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 22,614 miles

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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SFZ 8506 is a 2014 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SFZ 8506, 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 SFZ 8506 registered?

SFZ 8506 is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2014.

Is SFZ 8506 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFZ 8506 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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