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AB05 RAM

2014 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 RAM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 111,085 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2026 111,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2025 104,655 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2024 99,352 miles

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2023 95,556 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Fail 11 Jul 2023 95,543 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,330 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 85,543 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 81,926 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 81,924 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,906 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,303 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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AB05 RAM is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AB05 RAM, 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 AB05 RAM registered?

AB05 RAM is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is AB05 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB05 RAM 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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