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AF64 RYC

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,716 mi
Last recorded85,716 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF64 RYC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 85,716 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 71,630 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber rubber dust bellows small split. Shock still functions as it should.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber rubber dust bellows small split. Shock still functions as it should.

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 71,630 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber rubber dust bellows small split. Shock still functions as it should.

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber rubber dust bellows small split. Shock still functions as it should.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 64,357 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 57,883 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 49,895 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 49,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 47,865 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 43,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 32,413 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 21,795 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ! Front tyres 0.5mm on both outer edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre Size 225/45 WR19 PZero RSC

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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AF64 RYC is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 AF64 RYC, 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 AF64 RYC registered?

AF64 RYC is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 October 2014.

Is AF64 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF64 RYC 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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