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DX51 GAV

2014 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,162 mi
Last recorded180,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 GAV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 180,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2025 92,088 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 172,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 162,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 83,291 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2023 83,291 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 154,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 73,363 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 73,363 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 144,893 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 63,825 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 Front 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 12 Jan 2021 136,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,879 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 48,343 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 119,118 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 41,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 107,094 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,893 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 33,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 102,100 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 89,249 miles

tracking

Fail 9 Apr 2016 89,247 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 255/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

tracking

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2014 67,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,984 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 Jul 2013 61,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 52,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,453 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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DX51 GAV is a 2014 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DX51 GAV, 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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DX51 GAV is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2014.

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