2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AL61 ADL
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 95,210 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 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 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,210 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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AL61 ADL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 95,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL61 ADL 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 (AL61 ADL) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 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: Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AL61 ADL Mileage History
- 14/03/202360,388 mi
- 20/02/202463,620 mi+3,232 mi
- 03/03/202580,647 mi+17,027 mi
- 03/03/202580,647 mi
- 09/03/202695,210 mi+14,563 mi
Average of roughly 11,658 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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