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AC04 OFN

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,838 mi
Last recorded106,838 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC04 OFN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 106,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Legal Requirement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Heavily Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 92,394 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 92,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,638 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2020 56,884 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2019 46,907 miles

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

N/S/R & N/S/F tyre has got a nail

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 29,238 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,282 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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AC04 OFN is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AC04 OFN, 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 AC04 OFN registered?

AC04 OFN is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 January 2014.

Is AC04 OFN safe to buy?

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