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AE14 ZPT

2014 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,626 mi
Last recorded120,626 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 ZPT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 120,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2025 120,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2024 118,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tie rod has slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2023 113,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 113,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 107,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,996 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 96,834 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 93,223 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 85,135 miles

front discs in poor condition

low emitter no paperwork

outer sills covered

under vehicle covered

Pass 15 Jul 2017 78,845 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 ZPT is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPT, 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 ZPT registered?

AE14 ZPT is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 March 2014.

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