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SM63 OHY

2014 BMW 3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 353,025 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 OHY
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 77,537 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 73,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,128 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 71,122 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Centre of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Centre of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 29,487 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,365 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 26,754 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,076 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 27,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SM63 OHY is a 2014 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SM63 OHY, 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.

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What year was SM63 OHY registered?

SM63 OHY is a 2014 BMW 3, first registered on 6 February 2014.

Is SM63 OHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM63 OHY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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