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A23 JJL

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,711 mi
Last recorded116,711 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 JJL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 116,711 miles

smoke emission 0.06

Fail 15 Apr 2026 116,711 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

smoke emission 0.06

Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,461 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 59,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 102,576 miles

smoke emissions too low to read

Fail 9 Apr 2025 102,576 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

smoke emissions too low to read

Pass 10 Sep 2024 56,009 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 89,904 miles

emissions too high

Pass 29 Aug 2023 52,667 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 76,970 miles

chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,819 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 70,194 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 70,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 45,307 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2021 61,380 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 40,014 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))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 40,014 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,807 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 35,703 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 35,703 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 11 Sep 2018 32,137 miles

No emissions readings

Pass 15 May 2018 44,070 miles

Offside Rear rsc/runflat tyre been repaired

Pass 13 Sep 2017 23,310 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 23,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 40,607 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 37,585 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,893 miles

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 21,639 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A23 JJL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A23 JJL, 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 A23 JJL registered?

A23 JJL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is A23 JJL safe to buy?

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