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A22 RWD

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

114,169 mi
Last recorded114,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 RWD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 114,169 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight nock from near side front on drive

Fail 30 Dec 2025 114,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight nock from near side front on drive

Pass 29 Aug 2025 70,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 108,067 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 107,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,939 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 100,270 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 100,268 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit: 0.5. Test value 0.55. (second test) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 56,494 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,003 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe/boot floor and some suspension components are starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 93,003 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Headlight bulbs replaced with aftermarket LED bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe/boot floor and some suspension components are starting to corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 49,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,990 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 85,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 44,515 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 36,552 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2019 73,435 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 27,046 miles

Nearside Front Rim Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Rim Damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 27,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Rim Damaged

Nearside Front Rim Damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,123 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 70,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 17,764 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 16,666 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 16,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2018 61,478 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2017 52,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 11,431 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 42,776 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 34,012 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 34,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 25,007 miles

Both front tyres are cracking on the tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre is cracking on the tread

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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A22 RWD is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

Across all 2014 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A22 RWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 12 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A22 RWD is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 31 May 2014.

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