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461 PPB

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

192,623 mi
Last recorded192,623 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration461 PPB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 192,623 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 181,630 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 171,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 156,019 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge and has cuts possibly deep enough to reach tyre structure (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,309 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 92,906 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 64,273 miles

Rear Differential has oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2017 63,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Differential has oil leak

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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461 PPB is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 461 PPB, 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 461 PPB registered?

461 PPB is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 December 2014.

Is 461 PPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 461 PPB 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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