2014 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · DS14 AZX
2014 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 62,320 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS14 AZX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2026
- 62,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS14 AZX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 BMW X3 (DS14 AZX) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside Brake sticking (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
DS14 AZX Mileage History
- 09/10/202349,332 mi
- 10/10/202349,334 mi+2 mi
- 07/10/202453,686 mi+4,352 mi
- 10/10/202558,382 mi+4,696 mi
- 05/10/202662,320 mi+3,938 mi
Average of roughly 4,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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