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SM14 WPJ

2014 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,613 mi
Last recorded112,613 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 WPJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 112,613 miles

exhaust flexi pipe worn but not blowing

Fail 26 Nov 2025 112,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe worn but not blowing

Pass 2 Dec 2024 108,603 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 103,951 miles

rear pads worn close to pad wear indicator

Fail 28 Nov 2023 103,951 miles

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

rear pads worn close to pad wear indicator

Pass 24 Nov 2022 98,993 miles

rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Fail 24 Nov 2022 98,993 miles

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

rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 3 Dec 2021 93,367 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 78,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 67,980 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 67,980 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 52,954 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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SM14 WPJ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM14 WPJ, 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 SM14 WPJ registered?

SM14 WPJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is SM14 WPJ safe to buy?

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