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SW56 ASH

2014 Bmw 3 Series · Diesel · 1995cc

Blue Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 12 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeBmw
Model3 Series
Year2014
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2014 Bmw 3 Series Diesel 1995cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 60,103 miles on the clock, averaging 3,670 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 diesel engine is known for timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SW56 ASH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2017
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,670

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,103 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,670
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW56 ASH 29k36k44k52k60k '17'26'22

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,103 miles
Since last MOT+5,696 miles
PASS
Mileage54,407 miles
PASS
Mileage81,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage75,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,979 miles
PASS
Mileage69,508 miles
Since last MOT+5,842 miles
PASS
Mileage63,666 miles
Since last MOT+3,740 miles
PASS
Mileage59,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,885 miles
PASS
Mileage53,040 miles
Since last MOT+22,504 miles
PASS
Mileage30,536 miles
Since last MOT+1,986 miles
PASS
Mileage28,550 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 ASH
MakeBmw
Model3 Series
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2014
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SW56 ASH

What car is SW56 ASH?

SW56 ASH is an blue Bmw 3 Series, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2014.

What is the mileage of SW56 ASH?

The last recorded mileage for SW56 ASH was 60,103 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW56 ASH passed its MOT?

SW56 ASH has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.

Is SW56 ASH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW56 ASH is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2014, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SW56 ASH?

SW56 ASH is approximately 12 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.