2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AK63 SRU
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 152,848 miles. MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,848 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.
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AK63 SRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 152,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK63 SRU 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 (AK63 SRU) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to blowing at sensors (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2nd arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front sensor fell out and rear blank plug missing both near flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
AK63 SRU Mileage History
- 06/08/2024108,035 mi
- 01/08/2025129,636 mi+21,601 mi
- 04/08/2025129,636 mi
- 11/08/2026152,697 mi+23,061 mi
- 18/08/2026152,848 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 22,053 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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