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2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · J1 OBC

J1 OBC

2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 107,533 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2014
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
107,533 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2014
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 June 2025 at 107,533 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the preceding annual tests show the same clean outcome. No advisories or mechanical faults appear across the five-year record, indicating the car has not entered a worsening or neglected condition. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for a 2014 BMW 3 Series. The record shows 87,920 miles at the June 2022 test, rising to 94,105 by July 2023, 100,047 by July 2024, and 107,533 by June 2025. That equates to roughly 7,000 to 7,500 miles per year between tests, close to the 8,961 annual average for the age. The history is sparse but clean, with only a duplicate failed-and-passed entry logged on 9 July 2024 at 100,047 miles carrying no defects, suggesting an administrative re-test rather than a genuine fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion despite the absent MOT advisories. Twelve-year-old BMWs commonly develop rear subframe rust and worn front control arm bushes that a basic MOT may not flag until structurally significant. The clean record implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, but it does not confirm component condition beneath the test threshold. Given the 107,533-mile mileage and the vehicle's age, expect imminent consumable replacement on tyres, wiper blades, and possibly dampers. The lack of recorded faults points to reasonable care, yet no history can substitute for a physical check of structural integrity and drivetrain mounts before purchase.

J1 OBC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
  • 107,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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J1 OBC Mileage History

  1. 20/06/202287,920 mi
  2. 04/07/202394,105 mi+6,185 mi
  3. 09/07/2024100,047 mi+5,942 mi
  4. 09/07/2024100,047 mi
  5. 16/06/2025107,533 mi+7,486 mi

Average of roughly 6,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J1 OBC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Jun 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW 3 Series (J1 OBC) between June 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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