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AE14 YBA

2014 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,404 mi
Last recorded50,404 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE14 YBA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2025 42,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

floor covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2025 42,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

floor covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 33,167 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 31,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the outer side edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 27,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 27,930 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 23,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 23,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 20,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 20,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,068 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 18,068 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 14,723 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 14,733 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 10,362 miles

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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AE14 YBA is a 2014 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE14 YBA, 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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AE14 YBA is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2014.

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