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VN64 UYC

2014 BMW 316

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,212 mi
Last recorded144,212 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN64 UYC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 132,498 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 132,498 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 124,367 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 117,568 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 104,565 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,221 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 75,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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VN64 UYC is a 2014 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN64 UYC, 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 VN64 UYC?

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What year was VN64 UYC registered?

VN64 UYC is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 2014.

Is VN64 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN64 UYC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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