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AK14 KCN

2014 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,921 mi
Last recorded88,921 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,921 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 85,959 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 80,266 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 80,266 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 73,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 66,436 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 60,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,808 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 43,898 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 35,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 26,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KCN is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KCN, 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 KCN registered?

AK14 KCN is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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