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AK05 CAZ

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,587 mi
Last recorded134,587 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CAZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 134,587 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 134,114 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,221 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2025 110,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,418 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 94,418 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,002 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 80,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 63,273 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,491 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 49,149 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 49,149 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,103 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked not showing white light to rear

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2019 37,103 miles

Nearside Rear lens cracked not showing white light to rear

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,346 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,949 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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AK05 CAZ is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black 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 AK05 CAZ, 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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AK05 CAZ is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 22 May 2014.

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