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YG14 GVJ

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,668 mi
Last recorded114,668 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 GVJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 114,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

crack in screen

Fail 3 Oct 2025 114,668 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/bald on edges and approx 3mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges and approx 3mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

crack in screen

Pass 24 Sep 2024 101,893 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/balding on inner edge and 3mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and approx 2.5mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 3mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 92,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/balding on inner edge and 3mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and approx 2.5mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge and 3mm--advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,446 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 46,865 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 46,862 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,946 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 41,147 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,944 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 32,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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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YG14 GVJ is a 2014 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG14 GVJ, 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 YG14 GVJ registered?

YG14 GVJ is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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