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A16 UDL

2014 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,440 mi
Last recorded69,440 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 UDL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 69,440 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 69,440 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,832 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 50,881 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 43,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 40,487 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 40,487 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 39,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge & cut in tread (not to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 38,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 35,427 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 35,427 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 24,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm on outer edge and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Size 225/45 YR18 PIR P7 RSC

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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A16 UDL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,997cc petrol 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 A16 UDL, 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 A16 UDL registered?

A16 UDL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is A16 UDL safe to buy?

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