2014 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · F4 BBV
2014 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 07/10/2014. Recorded mileage 68,623 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 2979cc
F4 BBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 68,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
F4 BBV Mileage History
- 21/03/202357,032 mi
- 26/02/202459,758 mi+2,726 mi
- 01/03/202459,798 mi+40 mi
- 21/03/202562,433 mi+2,635 mi
- 10/04/202668,623 mi+6,190 mi
Average of roughly 3,794 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F4 BBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW M3 (F4 BBV) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Timing Risk(Serious)
Highly publicised on tuned S55 cars, crank-hub slip can throw engine timing out and destroy the valvetrain. Stock cars are less vulnerable, but mapped examples deserve extra caution.
- Coolant Loss / Charge Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbo M3s can develop small coolant leaks around expansion tanks, auxiliary coolers, or charge-cooling hardware. They are often minor at first, but repeated top-ups are not normal.
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