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18 HMM

2014 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,068 mi
Last recorded59,068 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 HMM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 59,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 53,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 47,727 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 41,405 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 41,405 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2021 36,441 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 33,161 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play light knocking noise (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 29,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 24,588 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 24,588 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 20,014 miles

emissions too low to register

Fail 25 Nov 2017 20,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

emissions too low to register

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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18 HMM is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 18 HMM, 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 18 HMM registered?

18 HMM is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is 18 HMM safe to buy?

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