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X1 RCV

2014 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,876 mi
Last recorded78,876 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 RCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 78,876 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,648 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,832 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 66,261 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 66,255 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Fronts (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 58,893 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 54,365 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2019 47,143 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 41,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,277 miles

emissions smoke tester couldn't pick up a reading

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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X1 RCV is a 2014 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X1 RCV, 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 X1 RCV registered?

X1 RCV is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is X1 RCV safe to buy?

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