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A4 BBJ

2014 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,742 mi
Last recorded25,742 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 25,742 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 24,709 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))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 23,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush splitting, perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush splitting, perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint to rack has play/knocking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 23,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly cracked down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked frayed cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush splitting, perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm bush splitting, perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner joint to rack has play/knocking (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 22,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 20,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 20,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 19,039 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked / Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 18,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,341 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 13,862 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 10,732 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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A4 BBJ is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A4 BBJ, 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 A4 BBJ registered?

A4 BBJ is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is A4 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 BBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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