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2014 BMW M3 3.0L Petrol · A4 YAV

A4 YAV

2014 BMW M3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 05/09/2014. Recorded mileage 78,652 miles. MOT valid until 17/01/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW M3
Year / Origin
2014 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 17/01/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
78,652 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 3.0L
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Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/01/2027
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2014
Engine
2979cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable and positive maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT on 30 December 2025 at 78,652 miles showing a clean pass with no recorded defects. This follows a consistent pattern of passing tests without advisories since early 2023. The absence of any recorded issues in the last three consecutive tests suggests a high standard of upkeep and a vehicle that is currently in a sound mechanical state regarding its tested components. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. The records show a steady progression from 33,991 miles in August 2017 to the current 78,652 miles. A notable period of higher usage occurred between May 2021 and January 2022, where the mileage rose from 65,668 to 70,472. The data remains continuous and reliable, showing no significant periods of long-term inactivity which can often lead to seized calipers or perished rubber components. The historical record highlights minor consumable wear rather than systemic mechanical failure. In August 2018 at 44,621 miles, the tester flagged both nearside and offside rear tyres as being worn close to the legal limit. A failure occurred on 18 January 2022 at 70,472 miles due to front brake pads being below the 1.5 mm threshold. These entries indicate that the previous owners addressed standard wear-and-tear items as they reached their service limits. A prospective buyer should focus a physical inspection on the braking system and tyre condition, as these have been the only areas of concern in the documented history. Given the vehicle's performance-oriented nature, checking the condition of the brake discs for scoring and ensuring the suspension bushes and coil springs show no signs of premature wear is advisable. While the MOT history is clean, the low annual mileage means the car should be checked for any signs of fluid leaks or dry-rotted seals that might arise from infrequent use.

A4 YAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
  • 78,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
78
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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A4 YAV Mileage History

  1. 18/01/202270,472 mi
  2. 28/12/202272,966 mi+2,494 mi
  3. 20/12/202375,152 mi+2,186 mi
  4. 08/01/202576,755 mi+1,603 mi
  5. 30/12/202578,652 mi+1,897 mi

Average of roughly 2,072 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A4 YAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Jul 2026, 01:10
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW M3 (A4 YAV) between January 2022 and December 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY