2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · M40 NYN
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 161,150 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,150 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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M40 NYN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 161,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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M40 NYN 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 (M40 NYN) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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.
M40 NYN Mileage History
- 05/09/2023111,918 mi
- 05/09/2023111,918 mi
- 12/09/2024116,226 mi+4,308 mi
- 12/09/2024116,226 mi
- 01/05/2026161,150 mi+44,924 mi
Average of roughly 18,546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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