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AE14 OUM

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,296 mi
Last recorded157,296 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 157,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 157,296 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 149,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 140,287 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 132,482 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 125,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 118,028 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 118,004 miles

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 23 Mar 2020 106,324 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 94,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,467 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,467 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,398 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 72,398 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 OUM is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OUM, 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 OUM registered?

AE14 OUM is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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