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YB14 VAO

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,114 mi
Last recorded57,114 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 VAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 57,114 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,377 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 54,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 52,701 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,579 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 45,246 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 40,060 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 38,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 33,355 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 30 Jan 2018 27,425 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,705 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

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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YB14 VAO is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YB14 VAO, 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 YB14 VAO registered?

YB14 VAO is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is YB14 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB14 VAO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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