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1071 EV

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,346 mi
Last recorded100,346 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1071 EV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,346 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,123 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2024 86,438 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,368 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 64,323 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,235 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 45,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 38,745 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 38,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 21,797 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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1071 EV is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 71,615 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1071 EV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1071 EV registered?

1071 EV is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is 1071 EV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1071 EV 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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