BMW 3 Series
White · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc
A14 MCUMOT history
A14 MCU is a white diesel BMW 3 Series first used on 18 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 144,862 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,763 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A14 MCU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 3 Series
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 18 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A14 MCU was last recorded at 144,862 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 11,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 133,052 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,810 miles
- Average per year
- 8,763 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,862 miles
- 2025 – 133,052 miles
- 2024 – 122,502 miles
- 2023 – 119,619 miles
- 2016 – 79,917 miles
- 2015 – 54,992 miles
- 2014 – 34,034 miles
- 2013 – 32,004 miles
- 2012 – 25,972 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,862 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,862 miles (+11,810)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 144,862 miles
- Test number
- 888561526634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,052 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 133,052 miles
- Test number
- 386778682917
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail133,042 miles (+10,540)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,042 miles
- Test number
- 760828879793
- MajorNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass122,502 miles (+2,883)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 122,502 miles
- Test number
- 284799913385
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass119,619 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 119,619 miles
- Test number
- 103475994549
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass189,439 km (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 189,439 km
- Test number
- 156100188192
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering rack on full lock
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs
Fail189,436 km (+19,014)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,436 km
- Test number
- 151534758117
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight knocking noise from steering rack on full lock
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear subframe,suspension,springs
Pass170,422 km (+12,162)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 170,422 km
- Test number
- 322793015521
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryInner rear brake pads wearing 75%
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear subframe,suspension arms
- AdvisoryTpms light on
Pass158,260 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 158,260 km
- Test number
- 724683476900
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield slightly insecure
- AdvisoryFront discs wearing
- AdvisorySlight leak n/s/f & o/s/r shockers
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear subframe
Fail158,260 km (+17,663)2 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,260 km
- Test number
- 950766023130
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low and on edges
- AdvisoryExhaust heatshield slightly insecure
- AdvisoryFront discs wearing
- AdvisoryO/s/f pads wearing 80%
- AdvisorySlight leak n/s/f & o/s/r shockers
- AdvisorySurface corrosion rear subframe
Pass140,597 km (+21,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 140,597 km
- Test number
- 767202019161
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak rear diff
Pass118,938 km (+17,975)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 118,938 km
- Test number
- 136214384420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,963 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 100,963 km
- Test number
- 134205297564
- AdvisorySlight leak from diff
Pass79,917 miles (+24,925)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 79,917 miles
- Test number
- 476811714199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,992 miles (+20,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 54,992 miles
- Test number
- 505330305187
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Pass34,034 miles (+2,030)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 34,034 miles
- Test number
- 719981524198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,004 miles (+6,032)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 32,004 miles
- Test number
- 787767833374
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass25,972 miles (+127)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 25,972 miles
- Test number
- 858995932325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,845 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,845 miles
- Test number
- 199337422365
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about A14 MCU
- Does A14 MCU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A14 MCU is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A14 MCU?
- The MOT on A14 MCU is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A14 MCU done?
- A14 MCU was recorded at 144,862 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 8,763 miles a year.
- Has A14 MCU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A14 MCU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on A14 MCU ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on A14 MCU find?
- A14 MCU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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