2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · E21 MAO
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 120,683 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,683 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
E21 MAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 120,683 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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E21 MAO 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 (E21 MAO) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
E21 MAO Mileage History
- 14/03/202493,716 mi
- 21/03/202493,905 mi+189 mi
- 21/03/2025108,664 mi+14,759 mi
- 25/02/2026120,672 mi+12,008 mi
- 26/02/2026120,683 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 13,793 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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