2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · V18 CAV
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2014. Recorded mileage 153,679 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 1995cc
V18 CAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 153,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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V18 CAV Mileage History
- 14/03/202386,766 mi
- 24/03/2024101,156 mi+14,390 mi
- 08/05/2025128,104 mi+26,948 mi
- 08/05/2025128,104 mi
- 14/05/2026153,679 mi+25,575 mi
Average of roughly 21,129 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V18 CAV 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 (V18 CAV) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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