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A25 PAW

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,145 mi
Last recorded116,145 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 PAW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 116,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 112,822 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 108,896 miles

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Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR =2= ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 108,896 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR =2= ()

Pass 19 Nov 2022 99,342 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2022 99,339 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,188 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 80,737 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 66,098 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 50,370 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 50,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 34,698 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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A25 PAW is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A25 PAW, 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 A25 PAW registered?

A25 PAW is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 May 2014.

Is A25 PAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 PAW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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