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X6 NLS

2014 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,835 mi
Last recorded234,835 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX6 NLS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 234,835 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & Nearside FRONT arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount bearing rough operation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shocker Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Light lens crack

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre belt buckle stiff operating BUT functional at time of test (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 221,431 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 206,427 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 206,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 196,779 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 196,779 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 191,716 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 191,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 186,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 182,582 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 176,380 miles

Front wiper blades leave slight water marks

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 170,857 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 170,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 117,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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X6 NLS is a 2014 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X6 NLS, 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 X6 NLS registered?

X6 NLS is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2014.

Is X6 NLS safe to buy?

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