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AE14 ZPZ

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

144,734 mi
Last recorded144,734 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 144,734 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 137,609 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 137,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 126,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn to the limit to renew (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 126,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn to the limit to renew (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,866 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 107,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 86,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Battery cable (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 86,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Battery cable (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 63,077 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 62,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZPZ is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ZPZ, 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 ZPZ registered?

AE14 ZPZ is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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