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A3 MEK

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,567 mi
Last recorded101,567 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MEK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 101,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 101,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,101 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 94,101 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 86,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 86,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 78,856 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 78,856 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,485 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2020 54,896 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 35,796 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 27,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn smooth on outer edges

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various chips/cracks (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 27,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s o/s (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front approx 80% worn (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s o/s front worn smooth outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' various minor chips/cracks (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade excessively split

Pass 20 Apr 2017 20,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge to 0mm

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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A3 MEK is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A3 MEK, 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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What year was A3 MEK registered?

A3 MEK is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 19 May 2014.

Is A3 MEK safe to buy?

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