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FJ62 BUB

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,608 mi
Last recorded165,608 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ62 BUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 165,608 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 156,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 148,230 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 148,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed As marked on inner side wall inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has minor play

Pass 1 Mar 2023 133,252 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 132,793 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 111,874 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 111,872 miles

Front Service brake efficiency below requirements brake judder (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 91,808 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 73,813 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 73,813 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,989 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 57,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,144 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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FJ62 BUB is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJ62 BUB, 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 FJ62 BUB registered?

FJ62 BUB is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2014.

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