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AJ14 KOA

2014 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,159 mi
Last recorded160,159 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ14 KOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 160,159 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 136,157 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

damage on driver side font bumper grille

Pass 6 Apr 2024 129,320 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 123,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 116,406 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 116,404 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 108,983 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 108,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKED ON THE TYRE WALL ALL AROUND (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 99,925 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 94,261 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,130 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,229 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KOA is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KOA, 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 KOA registered?

AJ14 KOA is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 July 2014.

Is AJ14 KOA safe to buy?

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