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AF14 HFL

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,973 mi
Last recorded98,973 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 HFL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 98,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 94,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 86,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 75,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 67,266 miles

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,606 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 53,004 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,750 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 23,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wear on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

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 HFL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

AF14 HFL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 March 2014.

Is AF14 HFL safe to buy?

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