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AB10 ZEB

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,221 mi
Last recorded140,221 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB10 ZEB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 140,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2025 125,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 128,475 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 128,475 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 122,131 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 118,235 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 118,120 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 115,494 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 115,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 100,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/35 21 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 295/35 21 107Y (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,068 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 112,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 81,595 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 81,595 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 108,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,687 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 73,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2019 92,883 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,437 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 82,949 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,059 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 73,553 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 48,223 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 48,223 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AB10 ZEB is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AB10 ZEB, 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 AB10 ZEB registered?

AB10 ZEB is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 July 2014.

Is AB10 ZEB safe to buy?

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