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XK51 STA

2014 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,179 mi
Last recorded144,179 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK51 STA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 144,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2025 114,601 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 132,111 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2025 132,111 miles

under trays fitted

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 103,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 124,178 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,677 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,121 miles

o s f inner rack arm slight play-

Pass 6 Dec 2022 80,932 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 105,121 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 71,800 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2021 104,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 70,119 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,629 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 99,758 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2019 62,866 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,743 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,501 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre - Cut in outer sidewall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,686 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,686 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 67,740 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 67,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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XK51 STA is a 2014 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XK51 STA, 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 XK51 STA registered?

XK51 STA is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2014.

Is XK51 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for XK51 STA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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