2014 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YH14 AEY
2014 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 200,857 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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YH14 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
- 200,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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YH14 AEY 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 (YH14 AEY) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
YH14 AEY Mileage History
- 19/09/2024155,737 mi
- 09/09/2025174,308 mi+18,571 mi
- 10/09/2025174,310 mi+2 mi
- 10/09/2026200,857 mi+26,547 mi
- 11/09/2026200,857 mi
Average of roughly 22,835 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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