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A15 VRK

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,958 mi
Last recorded93,958 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VRK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,958 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 88,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 84,009 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 79,815 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 75,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,893 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 62,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 58,494 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,960 miles

smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 23,960 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

smoke test too clean to read.

wipers now smearing.all tyres now wearing on edges.

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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A15 VRK 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 90.9%.

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 A15 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 VRK registered?

A15 VRK is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is A15 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 VRK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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