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MR53 SJD

2014 BMW 3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,441 mi
Last recorded81,441 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 353,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 SJD
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 81,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 81,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 81,335 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured 1 crack on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured 2 cracks on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 73,206 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,201 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,852 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 53,022 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 46,935 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 44,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,528 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,372 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 18,683 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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MR53 SJD is a 2014 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 53,025 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MR53 SJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR53 SJD registered?

MR53 SJD is a 2014 BMW 3, first registered on 25 March 2014.

Is MR53 SJD safe to buy?

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