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Y88 SPR

2014 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,798 mi
Last recorded150,798 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 SPR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 150,798 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 150,748 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 139,894 miles

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn near to cords!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 139,786 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn near to cords!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 131,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

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 Worn near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 119,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,882 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 104,882 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 93,596 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 93,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,205 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 88,683 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,229 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 62,228 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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Y88 SPR is a 2014 BMW X3 in Blue 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 Y88 SPR, 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 Y88 SPR registered?

Y88 SPR is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is Y88 SPR safe to buy?

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