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17 NS

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,213 mi
Last recorded103,213 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration17 NS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,213 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 90,739 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 90,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 66,462 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 66,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 44,325 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,319 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 27,127 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 23,901 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 20,021 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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17 NS is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 17 NS, 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 17 NS registered?

17 NS is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is 17 NS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 17 NS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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