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SFZ 8177

2014 BMW 3

Brown Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,718 mi
Last recorded76,718 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2014 BMW 353,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFZ 8177
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2014
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 76,718 miles

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

Fail 5 Apr 2017 76,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine cover/under-trays fitted

front wipers smearing

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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SFZ 8177 is a 2014 BMW 3 in Brown with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SFZ 8177, 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 SFZ 8177?

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What year was SFZ 8177 registered?

SFZ 8177 is a 2014 BMW 3, first registered on 14 May 2014.

Is SFZ 8177 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFZ 8177 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFZ 8177 have outstanding finance?

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