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AF14 VPP

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

128,173 mi
Last recorded128,173 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 VPP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 128,173 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 122,664 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 114,958 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 110,052 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 101,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2023 101,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 90,838 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 86,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has sidewall damage but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

vehicle has under bonnet covers fitted preventing full inspection

vehicle is fitted with under body covers preventing full inspection

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 19 Jun 2020 80,226 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

wet conditions

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,419 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

Under trays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,084 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are worn on edges

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/r tyre is worn on edges and getting low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,482 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 VPP is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

AF14 VPP is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is AF14 VPP safe to buy?

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