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AK14 AVE

2014 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,701 mi
Last recorded144,701 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 AVE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 144,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 144,700 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn/lipped. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 130,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Disc worn/lipped. Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,135 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 111,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 90,917 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 73,215 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 60,120 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 39,260 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2018 26,669 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 21,228 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 21,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AK14 AVE is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 AK14 AVE, 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 AK14 AVE registered?

AK14 AVE is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is AK14 AVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 AVE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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