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AB13 XTB

2014 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,430 mi
Last recorded118,430 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB13 XTB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,430 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 118,430 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,986 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 114,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 101,113 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 83,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,631 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,475 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 69,475 miles

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 59,947 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 47,712 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 38,298 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 26,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AB13 XTB is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AB13 XTB, 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 AB13 XTB registered?

AB13 XTB is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is AB13 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB13 XTB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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