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14 XXX

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,454 mi
Last recorded135,454 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 XXX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 135,454 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 125,899 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 125,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 117,004 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,397 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 91,640 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,169 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,616 miles

~Rear discs corroded on disc face

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,002 miles

both front tyres wearing towards outer edges

front wipers smearing slightly

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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14 XXX is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 14 XXX, 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 14 XXX registered?

14 XXX is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 February 2014.

Is 14 XXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 XXX 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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