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YJ14 VGL

2014 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VGL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 133,254 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 116,347 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 116,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 96,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 75,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 71,964 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape on inner edge causing faster wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape on inner edge causing faster wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,723 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 51,173 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,940 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 23,250 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 23,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 13,426 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 12,970 miles

both front tyres low on edges

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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YJ14 VGL is a 2014 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJ14 VGL, 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 YJ14 VGL registered?

YJ14 VGL is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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