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972 MT

2014 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,718 mi
Last recorded28,718 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration972 MT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 28,718 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 27,509 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 24,488 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 24,488 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 22,867 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 21,483 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 21,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 20,172 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 20,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 18,134 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

advise rear tyres to be replaced

Pass 30 Nov 2018 14,873 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 11,523 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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972 MT is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 972 MT, 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 972 MT registered?

972 MT is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is 972 MT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 972 MT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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