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YC14 DYJ

2014 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,610 mi
Last recorded71,610 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 DYJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 71,610 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Oct 2025 71,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 68,163 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 68,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,752 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 63,753 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi blistering (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 51,326 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 45,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 32,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,378 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,239 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays fitted

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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YC14 DYJ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YC14 DYJ, 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 YC14 DYJ registered?

YC14 DYJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is YC14 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 DYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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