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J90 GLM

2014 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,669 mi
Last recorded87,669 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 GLM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,669 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 87,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 81,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,662 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 54,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,923 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 40,953 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 32,748 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake pads are getting low

O/s inner rack joint has slight play

O/s/f tyre is getting low of tread

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 25 Aug 2017 21,751 miles

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Rear centre seat belt buckle stiff operation

Fail 24 Aug 2017 21,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Diesel smoke test passed trigger point not met

Rear centre seat belt buckle stiff operation

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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J90 GLM is a 2014 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J90 GLM, 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 J90 GLM registered?

J90 GLM is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is J90 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J90 GLM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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