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551 DJU

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,074 mi
Last recorded84,074 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration551 DJU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 84,074 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2024 75,396 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2024 75,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 66,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing towards the outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2022 56,092 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,047 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 44,506 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 37,732 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread on outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,101 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 22,043 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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551 DJU is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 551 DJU, 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 551 DJU registered?

551 DJU is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 November 2014.

Is 551 DJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 551 DJU 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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