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YJ14 VWM

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,706 mi
Last recorded82,706 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 VWM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,706 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 77,326 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 77,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm (Thrust arm) front bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc splash guard corroded and partially detached, rattling

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn no tread inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front arm (Thrust arm ) front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 70,780 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 70,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,172 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc splash guard insecure

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 54,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just legal 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,463 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 48,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 42,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 35,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,929 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,205 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

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 VWM 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 76.9%.

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 YJ14 VWM, 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 VWM registered?

YJ14 VWM is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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