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YC14 BYU

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,622 mi
Last recorded110,622 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 BYU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 110,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 103,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 93,152 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,616 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 80,949 miles

Oil leak around turbo intake pipe

Slight free play in steering rack, Off side front

Fail 24 May 2022 80,949 miles

Oil leak around turbo intake pipe

Slight free play in steering rack, Off side front

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,935 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 74,935 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,561 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear brake pads low.

Fail 24 Jul 2020 70,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

O/s/r tyre tread very close to legal limit.

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 3 Apr 2019 64,948 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,289 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 30,837 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 30,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YC14 BYU is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 YC14 BYU, 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 YC14 BYU registered?

YC14 BYU is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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