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AV14 RAX

2014 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

226,386 mi
Last recorded226,386 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 RAX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 226,386 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 203,304 miles

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2025 203,304 miles

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

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 182,777 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 160,976 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 160,736 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 137,883 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 116,106 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 114,708 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,129 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,615 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,774 miles

front wipers smearing on screen

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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AV14 RAX is a 2014 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AV14 RAX, 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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AV14 RAX is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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