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5993 IW

2014 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,027 mi
Last recorded157,027 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5993 IW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 157,027 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 157,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 143,385 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 143,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 116,685 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 116,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45x18 rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2022 93,370 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 80,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 May 2020 61,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 49,961 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 49,961 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 May 2018 35,790 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 18,746 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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5993 IW is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5993 IW, 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 5993 IW registered?

5993 IW is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 August 2014.

Is 5993 IW safe to buy?

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