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SM63 VKX

2014 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,771 mi
Last recorded77,771 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 VKX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 77,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,862 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,586 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,272 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,895 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 45,059 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,791 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 39,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,315 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 27,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 21,305 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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SM63 VKX is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black 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 SM63 VKX, 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 SM63 VKX?

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What year was SM63 VKX registered?

SM63 VKX is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is SM63 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 VKX 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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