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400 RKE

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

44,607 mi
Last recorded44,607 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration400 RKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 44,607 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 40,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 34,635 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 29,929 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 27,238 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 27,230 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 23,118 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 11 Dec 2019 20,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 15,986 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 11,776 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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400 RKE is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 400 RKE, 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 400 RKE registered?

400 RKE is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 December 2014.

Is 400 RKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 400 RKE 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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