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C20 BCP

2014 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,019 mi
Last recorded49,019 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M345,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 BCP
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 48,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 46,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 46,387 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 43,312 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2022 43,312 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,085 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 21,093 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 21,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255 35 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 17,428 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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C20 BCP is a 2014 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 45,400 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 BCP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 12 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C20 BCP registered?

C20 BCP is a 2014 BMW M3, first registered on 21 June 2014.

Is C20 BCP safe to buy?

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