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AK14 HFS

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK14 HFS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 74,773 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,946 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2024 68,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2023 62,574 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2022 56,517 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2022 56,506 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2021 49,588 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 49,588 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 47,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 41,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,272 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge, but not showing cords

Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,606 miles

rear tyres low tread inner

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 HFS is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HFS, 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 HFS registered?

AK14 HFS is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 April 2014.

Is AK14 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK14 HFS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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