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AK14 FZC

2014 BMW 3 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,982 mi
Last recorded189,982 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 FZC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 189,982 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 184,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked headlight lens and condensation in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8MM - 205/60R16 92V (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 175,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside slight condensation in lens of nearside headlamp

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear slight panel damage. not affecting operation of door

Pass 14 Nov 2022 156,535 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 138,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 126,712 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 114,531 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 108,009 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,488 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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AK14 FZC is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AK14 FZC, 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 AK14 FZC registered?

AK14 FZC is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 May 2014.

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