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AK14 CAA

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,217 mi
Last recorded171,217 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 CAA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 171,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 171,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 165,445 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2024 158,533 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2023 152,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 126,496 miles

Central Rear differential axle box oil leak

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect on both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,344 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view to lower40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 73,775 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 73,770 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 56,363 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges.

Offside rear tyre on 3mm.

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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AK14 CAA 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 81.8%.

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 CAA, 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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AK14 CAA is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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