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MR11 EYY

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,360 mi
Last recorded121,360 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR11 EYY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 121,360 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2026 147,569 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 147,564 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 115,705 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,628 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 134,628 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 109,594 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 126,182 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 115,396 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 115,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 98,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 106,156 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (smell of diesel) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres are mix of rft and conventional tyres.

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

Nearside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 89,748 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 92,741 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 92,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 83,226 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 83,906 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 83,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 79,794 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 71,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 58,867 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,664 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 46,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 35,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,637 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 27,637 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MR11 EYY is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MR11 EYY, 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 MR11 EYY registered?

MR11 EYY is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 December 2014.

Is MR11 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR11 EYY shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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