2014 BMW 4 Series 2.0L Diesel · A3 JDL
2014 BMW 4 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 94,991 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 4 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A3 JDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 94,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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A3 JDL 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 4 Series (A3 JDL) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
A3 JDL Mileage History
- 04/05/202263,989 mi
- 06/06/202374,632 mi+10,643 mi
- 14/05/202483,439 mi+8,807 mi
- 12/06/202594,991 mi+11,552 mi
- 13/06/202594,991 mi
Average of roughly 9,968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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