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Y111 SWM

2014 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,800 mi
Last recorded127,800 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 SWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 127,800 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 127,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 121,399 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 121,398 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 114,273 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) On both ends on both sides

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,782 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff or prop shaft seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod end inner rack joints

Rear Coil spring corroded On both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 95,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 95,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,313 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2020 71,662 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,676 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,889 miles

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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Y111 SWM is a 2014 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y111 SWM, 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 Y111 SWM registered?

Y111 SWM is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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