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VUI 1281

2014 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,921 mi
Last recorded82,921 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUI 1281
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 82,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,885 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,979 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 60,855 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,222 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 30,591 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 20,405 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 20,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 11,765 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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VUI 1281 is a 2014 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,600cc 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 VUI 1281, 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 VUI 1281?

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What year was VUI 1281 registered?

VUI 1281 is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 13 November 2014.

Is VUI 1281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VUI 1281 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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