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J66 DEF

2014 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,366 mi
Last recorded93,366 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 DEF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 93,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2026 93,366 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 88,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 82,307 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 76,804 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 71,086 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2021 65,295 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 60,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 55,870 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 55,870 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,178 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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J66 DEF is a 2014 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J66 DEF, 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 J66 DEF registered?

J66 DEF is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2014.

Is J66 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J66 DEF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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