2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SB14 RCU
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 155,552 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB14 RCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 155,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB14 RCU 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 (SB14 RCU) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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.
SB14 RCU Mileage History
- 23/07/2022128,699 mi
- 14/08/2023139,358 mi+10,659 mi
- 16/08/2024146,009 mi+6,651 mi
- 15/08/2025147,828 mi+1,819 mi
- 17/08/2026155,552 mi+7,724 mi
Average of roughly 6,600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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