2014 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · ECH 140
2014 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 25/03/2014. Recorded mileage 46,981 miles. MOT valid until 16/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,981 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2014
- Engine
- 3999cc
ECH 140 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 46,981 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
ECH 140 Mileage History
- 06/12/202133,236 mi
- 09/12/202237,332 mi+4,096 mi
- 13/12/202341,154 mi+3,822 mi
- 16/12/202443,851 mi+2,697 mi
- 12/12/202546,981 mi+3,130 mi
Average of roughly 3,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ECH 140 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 M3 (ECH 140) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Crank Hub Slip / Timing Risk(Serious)
Highly publicised on tuned S55 cars, crank-hub slip can throw engine timing out and destroy the valvetrain. Stock cars are less vulnerable, but mapped examples deserve extra caution.
- Coolant Loss / Charge Cooling Leaks(Moderate)
Turbo M3s can develop small coolant leaks around expansion tanks, auxiliary coolers, or charge-cooling hardware. They are often minor at first, but repeated top-ups are not normal.
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