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YE64 VLM

2014 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,611 mi
Last recorded134,611 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE64 VLM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 134,611 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 134,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 125,444 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,217 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,766 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, worn on outer edge and cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 66,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad wear indicator wire rubbing on wheel rim (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, worn on outer edge and cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,147 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 41,968 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2017 41,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine cover fitted

undertray 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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YE64 VLM is a 2014 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE64 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

YE64 VLM is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 25 November 2014.

Is YE64 VLM safe to buy?

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