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AE14 XVV

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,563 mi
Last recorded178,563 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 XVV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 178,563 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 178,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 157,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 157,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 133,441 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 117,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 98,562 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,806 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s inner steering arm has movement in ball joint

tested in wet condition

Pass 11 Mar 2017 44,503 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted some components not seen

rear seat belts not tested due to seats folded down four tyres in back due to needing tyre change from winter to summer tyres

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 XVV is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 XVV, 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 AE14 XVV registered?

AE14 XVV is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 March 2014.

Is AE14 XVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE14 XVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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