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YA14 ULB

2014 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,612 mi
Last recorded120,612 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 ULB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 120,612 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 120,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2025 116,635 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 116,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2024 112,236 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 112,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 102,996 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2023 102,996 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2022 88,854 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,517 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 73,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 5 May 2020 58,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

play in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 31 May 2019 45,546 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 43,807 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,156 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,988 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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YA14 ULB is a 2014 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA14 ULB, 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 YA14 ULB registered?

YA14 ULB is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2014.

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