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SH54 PUR

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

115,220 mi
Last recorded115,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 PUR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 115,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 115,214 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 113,523 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 111,905 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 108,752 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 105,311 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 102,954 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 93,003 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,401 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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SH54 PUR is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SH54 PUR, 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 SH54 PUR registered?

SH54 PUR is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 10 October 2014.

Is SH54 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 PUR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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