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X23 BHP

2014 BMW 3

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,469 mi
Last recorded134,469 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 353,025 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 BHP
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 134,469 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 134,469 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 122,032 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,872 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 114,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,866 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 96,981 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 89,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 80,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,471 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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X23 BHP is a 2014 BMW 3 in Blue with a 2,979cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 53,025 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 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X23 BHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 12 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X23 BHP registered?

X23 BHP is a 2014 BMW 3, first registered on 10 October 2014.

Is X23 BHP safe to buy?

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