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IIL 778

2014 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,957 mi
Last recorded84,957 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW M345,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 778
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 84,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 79,888 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 76,193 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 67,252 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 67,252 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2021 61,622 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 54,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2019 45,528 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 34,496 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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IIL 778 is a 2014 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 45,400 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 IIL 778, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IIL 778 registered?

IIL 778 is a 2014 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2014.

Is IIL 778 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIL 778 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IIL 778 have outstanding finance?

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