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S55 SMD

2014 BMW M3

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,840 mi
Last recorded53,840 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW M345,400 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 SMD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 53,840 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 128,177 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 128,177 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 116,300 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 102,315 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 102,315 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 83,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 51,061 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,486 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 45,400 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 54,136 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 36,785 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 9 Apr 2019 32,662 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 30,500 miles

front brake pads 4mm approx

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jun 2017 26,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has a cut on outer edge / not to core

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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S55 SMD is a 2014 BMW M3 in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S55 SMD, 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 S55 SMD registered?

S55 SMD is a 2014 BMW M3, first registered on 20 June 2014.

Is S55 SMD safe to buy?

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