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R19 FOB

2014 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,885 mi
Last recorded95,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M345,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 FOB
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,885 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 81,405 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 79,759 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 79,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 71,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 63,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 63,273 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 45,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 44,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 42,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,021 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 40,102 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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R19 FOB is a 2014 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 45,400 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 M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R19 FOB, 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.

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What year was R19 FOB registered?

R19 FOB is a 2014 BMW M3, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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