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AE14 OTB

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,451 mi
Last recorded169,451 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 OTB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 169,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 156,710 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 144,064 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 131,557 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 120,867 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 107,433 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 98,551 miles

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

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

Offside Front Slight play on inner track rod

Fail 15 Feb 2020 98,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nail in tyre too (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Slight play on inner track rod

Pass 21 Feb 2019 86,717 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 58,953 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2017 40,017 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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AE14 OTB is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AE14 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

AE14 OTB is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is AE14 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE14 OTB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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