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YB63 YWJ

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,458 mi
Last recorded111,458 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB63 YWJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 111,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple AND nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff.seal splashing on exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,658 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 106,658 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 101,556 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 101,554 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,812 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 96,779 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,141 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 92,141 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,494 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,559 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 73,399 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,234 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 42,438 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 42,438 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Undertrays fitted.

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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YB63 YWJ is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YB63 YWJ, 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 YB63 YWJ registered?

YB63 YWJ is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 25 February 2014.

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