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SJ63 UAR

2014 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,300 mi
Last recorded71,300 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ63 UAR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 71,300 miles

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 70,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 69,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,461 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,146 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,674 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 61,702 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 57,471 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 57,471 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,374 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 22 Dec 2016 48,940 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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SJ63 UAR is a 2014 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SJ63 UAR, 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

How do I check the history of SJ63 UAR?

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What year was SJ63 UAR registered?

SJ63 UAR is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 20 January 2014.

Is SJ63 UAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ63 UAR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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