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PF63 LDE

2014 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 3 Series71,615 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF63 LDE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 123,480 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective broken, still secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))

plastic arch liners loose, but not enough to fall out

Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,574 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished/worn edges(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both sides - wheel arch liners damaged/loose

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple air fresh ()

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose due to broken mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp bottom mount broken(headlight still secure)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.73mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 111,574 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault chassis warning message on dash - sensor plug detached n/s/f strut (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides - due to LED bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides - very low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlamps - not working (4.1.5 (a))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides - LED bulb fitted to dip beam (4.1.4 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides - LED bulb fitted to main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working no sound from pump (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished/worn edges(4mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both sides - wheel arch liners damaged/loose(broken wire n/s/f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple air fresh ()

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose due to broken mount

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm - inner bush worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.73mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,167 miles

Front Both tyres wearing to inner and outer edge

Pass 25 Nov 2022 97,018 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 96,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damaged (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 255/35zrf 19 96wxl run flats (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))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 85,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 255/35zrf 19 96wxl run flats (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 17 Nov 2020 65,046 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 53,257 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 52,633 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,758 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,546 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 33,810 miles

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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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PF63 LDE is a 2014 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 PF63 LDE, 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.

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What year was PF63 LDE registered?

PF63 LDE is a 2014 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 January 2014.

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