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AE64 FBJ

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,250 mi
Last recorded144,250 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE64 FBJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 144,250 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suspect rack adjuster worn ()

Fail 17 Sep 2025 144,249 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17RFT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Suspect rack adjuster worn ()

Pass 8 Oct 2024 128,791 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,203 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 120,203 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 111,408 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 111,408 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 99,384 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,281 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires Adjustment or repair.

Pass 28 May 2019 91,061 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

windscreen has small chip

Pass 30 May 2018 87,993 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 86,784 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AE64 FBJ is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 AE64 FBJ, 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 AE64 FBJ registered?

AE64 FBJ is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 December 2014.

Is AE64 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE64 FBJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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