The road tax status for A14 CBY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for A14 CBY?

The MOT for A14 CBY is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of A14 CBY?

The recorded mileage for A14 CBY is 165,009 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is A14 CBY ULEZ compliant?

No, A14 CBY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1993 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · A14 CBY

A14 CBY

1993 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26/02/1993. Recorded mileage 165,009 miles. MOT valid until 10/05/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1993 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 165,009 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 165,009 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1993
Engine: 2494cc

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A14 CBY Key Findings

34 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
165,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
15 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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A14 CBY Mileage History

03/03/2006136,262 mi
02/03/2007134,947 mi-1,315 mi
14/03/2007134,957 mi+10 mi
18/03/2008138,596 mi+3,639 mi
20/03/2008138,596 mi
23/03/2009145,415 mi+6,819 mi
25/03/2009145,415 mi
26/03/2010145,978 mi+563 mi
06/04/2011148,394 mi+2,416 mi
12/04/2011148,398 mi+4 mi
20/04/2012151,422 mi+3,024 mi
27/04/2012151,422 mi
31/05/2013152,196 mi+774 mi
24/06/2013152,204 mi+8 mi
26/08/2014155,145 mi+2,941 mi
27/08/2014155,146 mi+1 mi
08/09/2015159,710 mi+4,564 mi
22/09/2015159,711 mi+1 mi
04/10/2016160,960 mi+1,249 mi
18/10/2016160,961 mi+1 mi
21/03/2018162,708 mi+1,747 mi
21/03/2018162,709 mi+1 mi
25/03/2019163,567 mi+858 mi
17/03/2021163,616 mi+49 mi
17/03/2021163,616 mi
17/03/2022164,027 mi+411 mi
28/03/2022164,033 mi+6 mi
03/04/2023164,122 mi+89 mi
25/04/2023164,130 mi+8 mi
25/04/2023164,130 mi
16/04/2024164,341 mi+211 mi
28/04/2025164,847 mi+506 mi
30/04/2025164,848 mi+1 mi
12/05/2026165,009 mi+161 mi

Average of roughly 1,424 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

A14 CBY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 22:59

MOT Analysis

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34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 3 Series (A14 CBY) between March 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (28 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 87 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: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”.

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