2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FA13 ATH
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 162,303 miles. MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,303 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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FA13 ATH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2025
- 162,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FA13 ATH 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 (FA13 ATH) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 April 2025 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 (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
FA13 ATH Mileage History
- 08/04/2022121,884 mi
- 07/04/2023139,542 mi+17,658 mi
- 08/04/2024154,843 mi+15,301 mi
- 12/04/2024154,967 mi+124 mi
- 15/04/2025162,303 mi+7,336 mi
Average of roughly 13,388 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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