2014 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · PDA 12K
2014 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 139,950 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,950 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PDA 12K Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 139,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PDA 12K 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 (PDA 12K) between April 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
PDA 12K Mileage History
- 12/04/2022117,666 mi
- 18/05/2023124,990 mi+7,324 mi
- 15/05/2024132,195 mi+7,205 mi
- 16/05/2025137,255 mi+5,060 mi
- 20/05/2026139,950 mi+2,695 mi
Average of roughly 5,429 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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