2014 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · CR12 COW
2014 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2014. Recorded mileage 108,440 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CR12 COW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 108,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CR12 COW 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 (CR12 COW) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CR12 COW Mileage History
- 09/01/202496,316 mi
- 20/03/2025104,512 mi+8,196 mi
- 22/03/2025104,559 mi+47 mi
- 21/03/2026108,440 mi+3,881 mi
- 23/03/2026108,440 mi
Average of roughly 5,508 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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