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YK14 FWX

2014 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,063 mi
Last recorded117,063 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW X365,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 FWX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 117,063 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 117,045 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 106,554 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 106,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 88,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

offside front brake backing plate loose

Fail 3 Jan 2024 87,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

offside front brake backing plate loose

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,962 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both central tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning on dash but brake linings are new

Fail 9 Dec 2022 68,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad warning wire loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both central tread (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning on dash but brake linings are new

Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,478 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 42,963 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2020 42,963 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 36,177 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 30,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 22,427 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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YK14 FWX 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 64.3%.

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 YK14 FWX, 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 YK14 FWX registered?

YK14 FWX is a 2014 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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