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YF14 MLV

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,835 mi
Last recorded138,835 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 MLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 138,835 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 138,829 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 138,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 127,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 127,599 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 115,801 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Worn at centre) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,766 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 62,082 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,456 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,634 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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YF14 MLV is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF14 MLV, 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 YF14 MLV registered?

YF14 MLV is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 7 July 2014.

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