2014 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · L21 RCJ
2014 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 95,954 miles. MOT expired on 03 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L21 RCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 95,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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L21 RCJ 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 3 Series (L21 RCJ) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L21 RCJ Mileage History
- 24/03/202247,445 mi
- 25/03/202247,445 mi
- 04/05/202360,987 mi+13,542 mi
- 19/04/202477,489 mi+16,502 mi
- 25/04/202595,954 mi+18,465 mi
Average of roughly 15,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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