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8284 PF

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

26,822 mi
Last recorded26,822 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8284 PF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 26,822 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 26,414 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 25,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 23,112 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,106 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 14,281 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 14,281 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety caliper (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 10,468 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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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8284 PF is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 8284 PF, 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 8284 PF registered?

8284 PF is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 September 2014.

Is 8284 PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8284 PF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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