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A22 JCY

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,171 mi
Last recorded116,171 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 JCY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 116,171 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both front shock dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & 3mm tread in middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & 3mm tread in middle of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 109,772 miles

Front shocker dust covers split both sides

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 101,311 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,375 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 76,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud/bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,812 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 58,560 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 45,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 36,040 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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A22 JCY is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 A22 JCY, 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 A22 JCY registered?

A22 JCY is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 2014.

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