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FY14 UGS

2014 BMW 3

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,645 mi
Last recorded71,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 353,025 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 UGS
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 60,464 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 57,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,501 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 54,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 35,513 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 22,861 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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FY14 UGS is a 2014 BMW 3 in Black with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2014 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 53,025 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY14 UGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY14 UGS registered?

FY14 UGS is a 2014 BMW 3, first registered on 29 March 2014.

Is FY14 UGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY14 UGS 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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