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7 BPL

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,908 mi
Last recorded103,908 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 BPL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,908 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 96,030 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 86,758 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 75,121 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 66,744 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 59,704 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 59,692 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 53,476 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 53,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 41,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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7 BPL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 7 BPL, 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 7 BPL registered?

7 BPL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 April 2014.

Is 7 BPL safe to buy?

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