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45 JY

2014 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

72,627 mi
Last recorded72,627 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration45 JY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,627 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 65,461 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 58,427 miles

all covers on under body

tested in wet condition

Pass 27 Feb 2023 51,953 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner inner steering arm/tie rod play

Pass 26 Feb 2022 43,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components and engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 15 Feb 2020 31,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,130 miles

under trays fitted and side sills

Pass 6 Feb 2018 9,966 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 9,966 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 6,958 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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45 JY is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in White 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 45 JY, 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 45 JY registered?

45 JY is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is 45 JY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 45 JY 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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