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PFZ 8142

2014 BMW 3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,930 mi
Last recorded139,930 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 353,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFZ 8142
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 139,930 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 131,600 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024
Fail 2 Mar 2024 185,152 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 176,548 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 175,308 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 143,542 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 120,772 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 97,199 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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PFZ 8142 is a 2014 BMW 3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFZ 8142, 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

How do I check the history of PFZ 8142?

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What year was PFZ 8142 registered?

PFZ 8142 is a 2014 BMW 3, first registered on 29 January 2014.

Is PFZ 8142 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PFZ 8142 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PFZ 8142 have outstanding finance?

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