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A24 TBL

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 TBL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 138,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 138,874 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 122,432 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,856 miles

Covers fitted masking testable items

Nearside front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall but not exposing the cords

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on the inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2022 86,881 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,422 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 56,792 miles

Front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 28,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A24 TBL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 A24 TBL, 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 A24 TBL registered?

A24 TBL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 2014.

Is A24 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 TBL 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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