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388 DEL

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 DEL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 76,430 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 69,810 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 64,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 58,310 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 58,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 52,383 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 47,926 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 44,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 38,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,597 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,232 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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388 DEL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 388 DEL, 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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How do I check the history of 388 DEL?

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What year was 388 DEL registered?

388 DEL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is 388 DEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 DEL 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.

Does 388 DEL have outstanding finance?

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