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BU11 VEW

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

83,304 mi
Last recorded83,304 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU11 VEW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 83,304 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 167,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,514 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 160,798 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 160,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 73,565 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 151,485 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,928 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 143,066 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 62,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,839 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 135,839 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,716 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 59,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 127,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2020 55,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 55,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 121,121 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 121,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 52,213 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2019 52,213 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,542 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,843 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 45,843 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 92,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,680 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,423 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,342 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 27,834 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 21,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 21,508 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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BU11 VEW is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 BU11 VEW, 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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What year was BU11 VEW registered?

BU11 VEW is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2014.

Is BU11 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU11 VEW shows 31 tests with a 74.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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