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AE64 XVU

2014 BMW 3 Series

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,939 mi
Last recorded119,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2023
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE64 XVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2023 119,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 109,608 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 109,500 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cut (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 94,592 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2019 93,858 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad warning wire not fitted to pad

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 66,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad warning wire not fitted to pad

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 44,826 miles

Acceleration not detected by smoke meter

Pass 19 Jan 2017 18,533 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 18,533 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire hanging free

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XVU is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVU, 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 XVU registered?

AE64 XVU is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is AE64 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE64 XVU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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