2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LV14 DLD
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 227,579 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,579 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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LV14 DLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 227,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LV14 DLD 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 (LV14 DLD) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 September 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 (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LV14 DLD Mileage History
- 24/09/2022159,520 mi
- 23/09/2023181,754 mi+22,234 mi
- 03/10/2024205,491 mi+23,737 mi
- 11/10/2024205,504 mi+13 mi
- 27/09/2025227,579 mi+22,075 mi
Average of roughly 22,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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