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ADY 140D

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,836 mi
Last recorded86,836 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADY 140D
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,836 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 156,719 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Mar 2025 82,821 miles

both front shocker gaiters split

Pass 8 May 2024 150,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 78,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly worn pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear badly worn inner edges and split on inner edges 225/45 zrf 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 May 2023 147,918 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 73,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

O/S/R tyre badly worn inner edge Strong advise, N/S/R starting to wear inner edge

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 May 2022 144,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,595 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2021 141,472 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 51,096 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2020 140,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 45,941 miles

rear diff oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2020 45,941 miles

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

o/s rear tyre worn and cracking on inner edge

rear diff oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2019 137,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 31,049 miles

offside rear tyre splitting between tread.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 134,816 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,255 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 130,482 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 126,656 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,683 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 93,454 miles

cut across nearside front tyre

small leak from nearside cv gaitor

Fail 18 Nov 2013 93,454 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cut across nearside front tyre

small leak from nearside cv gaitor

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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ADY 140D is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ADY 140D, 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 ADY 140D registered?

ADY 140D is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is ADY 140D safe to buy?

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