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AF14 VJL

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,614 mi
Last recorded160,614 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 160,614 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 160,609 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 155,225 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 155,222 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 151,158 miles

Front both tyres wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 138,861 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 126,863 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Oct 2020 116,178 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,252 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 86,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,129 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,625 miles

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

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 VJL 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 83.3%.

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 VJL, 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 AF14 VJL registered?

AF14 VJL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 2014.

Is AF14 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF14 VJL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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