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AJ14 ELL

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 ELL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 97,254 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch linners missing

Offside Front wheel arch linners missing

Pass 4 Feb 2025 89,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2025 89,056 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE, REPLACE ASAP 205 60 160 92H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 82,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE, REPLACE ASAP 205 60 160 92H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 74,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very close to limit inner edge close to cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 74,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid None (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack in 'A' zone 38 cm from bottom to approx top (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread very close to limit inner edge close to cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in tread also inboard of this is a split ( both marked yellow ) inner edge close to cord's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 61,148 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 55,290 miles

EMMISIONS TOO LOW NO PRINT OUT

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDER BODY COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Jan 2019 46,940 miles

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

no emission print out due to diesel low emission

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,054 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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AJ14 ELL 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 72.7%.

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 AJ14 ELL, 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 AJ14 ELL registered?

AJ14 ELL is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 April 2014.

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