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J5 VJF

2014 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,094 mi
Last recorded72,094 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 VJF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 72,094 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 72,094 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,070 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 61,625 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 52,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 44,770 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 38,757 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 38,757 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 26,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 21,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,858 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 15,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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J5 VJF 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 75%.

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 J5 VJF, 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 J5 VJF registered?

J5 VJF is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 23 April 2014.

Is J5 VJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 VJF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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