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2014 BMW 3 SERIES2.0L DIESEL

V17 ODY

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2014 BMW 3 SERIES — DIESEL, 1995cc. This vehicle has 134,481 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 08/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/07/2026
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2014
Engine
1995cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 at 134,481 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of structural and mechanical integrity, as no major failures are recorded. While the car maintained a clean record between 2023 and 2025, the most recent test indicates a lapse in attention regarding tyre condition, suggesting the current owner has deferred consumable replacements until legal limits were reached. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twelve-year-old German saloon, averaging approximately 11,200 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage with a gap of 13,223 miles between April 2024 and March 2025, and another 12,685 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used consistently rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for rubber components and brake seals to prevent drying or seizing. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension and alignment given the recurring reports of tyres worn on the edges in both 2022 and 2026. This specific wear pattern often indicates worn control arm bushes, faulty ball joints, or incorrect geometry that the MOT test does not explicitly flag. Because the vehicle has exceeded 130,000 miles, a thorough check for oil leaks around the engine and the condition of the turbocharger is also warranted, as these are common points of failure at this mileage bracket.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✓ No outstanding recalls
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Jun 2026, 19:23
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 at 134,481 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of structural and mechanical integrity, as no major failures are recorded. While the car maintained a clean record between 2023 and 2025, the most recent test indicates a lapse in attention regarding tyre condition, suggesting the current owner has deferred consumable replacements until legal limits were reached. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a twelve-year-old German saloon, averaging approximately 11,200 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage with a gap of 13,223 miles between April 2024 and March 2025, and another 12,685 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used consistently rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which is generally beneficial for rubber components and brake seals to prevent drying or seizing. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the suspension and alignment given the recurring reports of tyres worn on the edges in both 2022 and 2026. This specific wear pattern often indicates worn control arm bushes, faulty ball joints, or incorrect geometry that the MOT test does not explicitly flag. Because the vehicle has exceeded 130,000 miles, a thorough check for oil leaks around the engine and the condition of the turbocharger is also warranted, as these are common points of failure at this mileage bracket.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2014 BMW 3 Series (V17 ODY), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2022 to March 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (7 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 7 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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