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A22 TKA

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,242 mi
Last recorded115,242 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 TKA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 115,242 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 110,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 109,367 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 99,811 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 99,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2022 78,634 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2021 65,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 61,187 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,500 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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A22 TKA 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 A22 TKA, 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 A22 TKA registered?

A22 TKA is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is A22 TKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 TKA 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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