2014 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · S12 JCA
2014 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 114,841 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S12 JCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 114,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S12 JCA 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 (S12 JCA) between September 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S12 JCA Mileage History
- 21/09/202287,610 mi
- 18/09/202396,305 mi+8,695 mi
- 07/01/2025106,661 mi+10,356 mi
- 06/01/2026114,821 mi+8,160 mi
- 07/01/2026114,841 mi+20 mi
Average of roughly 8,260 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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