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DB53 DMB

2014 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,227 mi
Last recorded170,227 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB53 DMB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 170,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2025 168,605 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in centre of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 168,605 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut in centre of tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 166,379 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 163,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 157,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 147,492 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,815 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 108,621 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 86,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 64,842 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 64,842 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DB53 DMB is a 2014 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DB53 DMB, 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 DB53 DMB registered?

DB53 DMB is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2014.

Is DB53 DMB safe to buy?

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