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AF14 YJC

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,018 mi
Last recorded130,018 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 130,018 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 May 2026 130,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2025 124,955 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 119,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 113,089 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,766 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 97,193 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,739 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 82,335 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 62,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 49,330 miles

Both outer sills and under vehicle covered.

Just acceptable damage to O/S rear tyre outer wall.

Low emitter - no emission paperwork.

Slight wear to O/S front lower suspension rear arm inner bush.

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 YJC 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 90.9%.

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 YJC, 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 YJC registered?

AF14 YJC is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 13 May 2014.

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