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A7 ODV

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,399 mi
Last recorded63,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 ODV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 63,399 miles

both rear brake hose - slight twist

loose object inside offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2025 60,406 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged nearside & offside outer sidewall - replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 57,640 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,081 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear tyres slight mis-shaped - flats spot

Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 50,557 miles

Emissions not detected by smoke machine, could not register the reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,289 miles

Emissions not detected by smoke machine, could not register the reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake hose slightly twisted nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2019 46,106 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 39,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 39,982 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,316 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A7 ODV is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 A7 ODV, 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 A7 ODV registered?

A7 ODV is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 November 2014.

Is A7 ODV safe to buy?

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