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YE64 SWJ

2014 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,524 mi
Last recorded43,524 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE64 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 43,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 42,951 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Service brake binding but not excessive enough to be picked up by brake rollers. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 41,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 40,491 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 39,678 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 39,029 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 36,349 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 31,663 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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YE64 SWJ is a 2014 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE64 SWJ, 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 YE64 SWJ registered?

YE64 SWJ is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 1 December 2014.

Is YE64 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE64 SWJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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