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AF14 NDU

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,463 mi
Last recorded159,463 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 159,463 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 159,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 153,206 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 143,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front dlr not working

Pass 22 Mar 2022 139,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 132,140 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 132,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread breaking up,peeling off (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread breaking up,peeling off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 113,638 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 113,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,314 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 96,314 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam OSF (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS 3MM (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,620 miles

NO EMISSIONS PRINTOUT AS EMISSIONS TO CLEAN

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 NDU is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF14 NDU, 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 NDU registered?

AF14 NDU is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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