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DB53 GUM

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,322 mi
Last recorded87,322 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB53 GUM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,322 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 77,794 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 77,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 67,969 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 67,968 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working boot lid (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,458 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 57,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 49,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 43,292 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 43,292 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 36,139 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,011 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 20,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/20 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35/20 (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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DB53 GUM is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DB53 GUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DB53 GUM registered?

DB53 GUM is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is DB53 GUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB53 GUM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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