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A88 EER

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,812 mi
Last recorded92,812 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA88 EER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 92,812 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 92,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 79,355 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 79,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 67,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2021 47,775 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip - passenger's side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 41,803 miles

Both front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Pass 12 Mar 2020 37,386 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Fail 6 Mar 2020 37,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low have tried to adjust up but just clicks when turning adjuster (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 4 Apr 2019 30,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 23,073 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 13,463 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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A88 EER is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A88 EER, 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 A88 EER registered?

A88 EER is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 February 2014.

Is A88 EER safe to buy?

The MOT history for A88 EER shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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