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A8 RWR

2014 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,935 mi
Last recorded104,935 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 RWR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 104,935 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 104,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1-6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 90,682 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 74,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,923 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 48,455 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 48,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,504 miles

Front Front fog lamp insecure both front fog lamps insecure. (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 46,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Front fog lamp insecure both front fog lamps insecure. (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 34,858 miles

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

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 34,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A8 RWR is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A8 RWR, 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 A8 RWR registered?

A8 RWR is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 October 2014.

Is A8 RWR safe to buy?

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