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2014 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,382 mi
Last recorded73,382 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M345,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 AW
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 73,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 68,023 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & osf(part worn tyre fitted) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 67,945 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 7 May 2024 60,205 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 55,760 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2022 51,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 46,222 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 32,084 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 21,676 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 13,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge close to cords exposing (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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81 AW is a 2014 BMW M3 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 45,400 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 81 AW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 12 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 81 AW registered?

81 AW is a 2014 BMW M3, first registered on 23 June 2014.

Is 81 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 81 AW 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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