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AF14 BYV

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,270 mi
Last recorded75,270 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 BYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 75,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in internal steering rack thrust bush

Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,510 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack thrust bush

Pass 1 Mar 2024 65,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 60,622 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,569 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 44,053 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 40,390 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,765 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 25,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 18,958 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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AF14 BYV is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF14 BYV, 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 AF14 BYV registered?

AF14 BYV is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is AF14 BYV safe to buy?

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