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YA63 FCP

2014 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,383 mi
Last recorded105,383 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA63 FCP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 97,431 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link top ball joint is loose in socket....ADVISE replacing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin at outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 91,355 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 81,580 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 71,659 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 71,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 64,535 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,732 miles

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

wipers smeary/ juddery

Pass 12 Dec 2018 48,775 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,237 miles

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

both front tyres are balding outer edge

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 30,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YA63 FCP is a 2014 BMW 316 in Red 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 YA63 FCP, 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

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What year was YA63 FCP registered?

YA63 FCP is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 7 January 2014.

Is YA63 FCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA63 FCP 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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