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AX14 BHW

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,983 mi
Last recorded141,983 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 BHW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 141,983 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 141,981 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 133,364 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear seats

Fail 20 Jan 2025 133,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

2 child seats fitted to rear seats

Pass 8 Jan 2024 125,027 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

washers poor ,still clears screen sufficiently

Pass 4 Jan 2023 116,290 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 107,081 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))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 99,093 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 99,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Washer fluid low

Pass 2 Jul 2019 81,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit in tread

Stone chip to front wind screen

Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,000 miles

Engine cover, undertray & under body covers, present at test.

Pass 1 Jul 2017 50,700 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring underside components

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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AX14 BHW is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX14 BHW, 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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AX14 BHW is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 5 July 2014.

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