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AE14 XZU

2014 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,068 mi
Last recorded90,068 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 XZU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 90,068 miles

Offside Front Steering rack bush has minor play

Rear diff has oil leak - not excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2025 84,441 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 84,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge wearing low. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wearing low.

Offside Rear Tyre inner edge worn/out of shape, 3mm.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 78,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively & Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin & Rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 60,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn edges /close to ,or on wear bars .

Offside Front Worn edges .

Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn

Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,011 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 46,011 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,665 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 27,932 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 19,924 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 XZU is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in White 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 XZU, 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 XZU registered?

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

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