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AE04 SME

2014 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,108 mi
Last recorded137,108 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 SME
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 137,108 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 131,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 120,616 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,862 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,583 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 85,523 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 85,523 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 80,084 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge close to exposing ply/cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 66,179 miles

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))

Very slight play detected at offside front wheel

Fail 12 Oct 2018 66,122 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Very slight play detected at offside front wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2017 56,886 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 56,886 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge worn to 0 mm close to ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn to 0 mm close to ply

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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AE04 SME is a 2014 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AE04 SME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE04 SME registered?

AE04 SME is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2014.

Is AE04 SME safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 SME shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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