2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BU14 AZT
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 320,788 miles. MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 320,788 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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BU14 AZT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2023
- 320,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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BU14 AZT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 3 Series (BU14 AZT) between January 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2023 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 (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))”.
BU14 AZT Mileage History
- 05/01/2022252,355 mi
- 28/04/2022259,228 mi+6,873 mi
- 26/04/2023320,623 mi+61,395 mi
- 27/04/2023320,788 mi+165 mi
Average of roughly 52,379 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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