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AF14 VZZ

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,937 mi
Last recorded126,937 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 126,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2024 120,063 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 103,699 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2020 64,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 46,059 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 46,056 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 26,009 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2017 17,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 14,992 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 VZZ 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 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 VZZ, 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

How do I check the history of AF14 VZZ?

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What year was AF14 VZZ registered?

AF14 VZZ is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is AF14 VZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF14 VZZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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