2014 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · VE63 AKZ
2014 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 147,300 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE63 AKZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2024
- 147,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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VE63 AKZ 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 (VE63 AKZ) between March 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 September 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
VE63 AKZ Mileage History
- 16/03/2022126,475 mi
- 13/03/2023143,689 mi+17,214 mi
- 07/04/2023145,198 mi+1,509 mi
- 02/04/2024147,328 mi+2,130 mi
- 12/09/2024147,300 mi-28 mi
Average of roughly 8,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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