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AJ54 BOW

2014 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,587 mi
Last recorded129,587 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BOW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 129,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 124,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 119,294 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,368 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 84,019 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,095 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 70,031 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Inner and Outer Edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Door Lock On not Allowing Full Check of Door

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

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

Offside Rear Child Door Lock On not Allowing Full Check of Door

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 50,641 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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AJ54 BOW is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AJ54 BOW, 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 AJ54 BOW registered?

AJ54 BOW is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 June 2014.

Is AJ54 BOW safe to buy?

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