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Y23 VAW

2014 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,533 mi
Last recorded69,533 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 VAW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 69,533 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 66,289 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 66,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2023 62,410 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 56,684 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition - corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Sep 2021 51,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,893 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 48,893 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,575 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 36,015 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 36,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 26,529 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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Y23 VAW is a 2014 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 Y23 VAW, 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 Y23 VAW registered?

Y23 VAW is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 10 October 2014.

Is Y23 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y23 VAW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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