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D4 DYW

2014 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,392 mi
Last recorded100,392 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 DYW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 100,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately Front lower are ball joint (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint modified, but not inappropriately Front lower are ball joint (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 94,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose going to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose going to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 93,978 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose going to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of the brake hose going to the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 89,347 miles

Front front brake discs inner surfaces corroded

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,240 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 78,240 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear nearside and offside tyres wear 2.8mm

Pass 14 Aug 2021 73,926 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,251 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 61,021 miles

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

Offside Front Backing plate insecure

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

Under covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2018 50,025 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 50,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,860 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 35,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D4 DYW is a 2014 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 D4 DYW, 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 D4 DYW registered?

D4 DYW is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 17 January 2014.

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