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AFG 697S

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,935 mi
Last recorded143,935 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFG 697S
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 143,935 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 143,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 133,586 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 133,585 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2024 126,617 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 126,613 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 119,956 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s main beam bulb insecure, affecting light pattern on main beam

Fail 10 Jan 2023 119,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

o/s main beam bulb insecure, affecting light pattern on main beam

Pass 6 Jan 2022 111,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,215 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 95,400 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,662 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 62,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

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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AFG 697S is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AFG 697S, 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 AFG 697S registered?

AFG 697S is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 December 2014.

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