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A20 HVK

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,531 mi
Last recorded146,531 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HVK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 146,531 miles

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Nov 2024 140,000 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 130,675 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 123,705 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,492 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 105,467 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 105,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 86,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 57,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 43,242 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 37,194 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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A20 HVK is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 A20 HVK, 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 A20 HVK registered?

A20 HVK is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2014.

Is A20 HVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 HVK 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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