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AF14 XLE

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,288 mi
Last recorded104,288 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 104,288 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2024 97,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 14 Oct 2023 88,301 miles

exhaust rattles

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

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

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

Offside Front play in inner rack joint

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,379 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,833 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 71,802 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 66,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 66,408 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,312 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,698 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 XLE is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE registered?

AF14 XLE is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 April 2014.

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