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AE14 NVS

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,140 mi
Last recorded163,140 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 NVS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 163,140 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, Tyre thread depth measures 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing missing. Working ok. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 156,239 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge on limit / slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing / working ok (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 156,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation causing imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge on limit / slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing / working ok (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 151,452 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 146,679 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 141,878 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 132,655 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 132,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 128,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 123,238 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 120,963 miles

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

drivers seat belt buckle outer casing missing,still working at time of test

Pass 24 May 2017 119,174 miles

both rear tyres worn close to the limit

rear brake pads worn thin

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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AE14 NVS is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE14 NVS, 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 AE14 NVS registered?

AE14 NVS is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2014.

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