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J55 MAY

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,023 mi
Last recorded71,023 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 MAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 71,023 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 71,019 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate insecure

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 64,139 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Fail 27 Nov 2024 64,139 miles

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

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 29 Nov 2023 57,981 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 53,838 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 50,280 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 45,739 miles

covers fitted under side

Fail 26 Nov 2020 45,738 miles

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

covers fitted under side

Pass 21 Nov 2019 42,368 miles

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,354 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,778 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 27,027 miles

NSF TYRE wearing on the outer edge

OSR TYRE has a small nail in the tread

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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J55 MAY 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 76.9%.

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 J55 MAY, 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

How do I check the history of J55 MAY?

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What year was J55 MAY registered?

J55 MAY is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 31 January 2014.

Is J55 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 MAY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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