2014 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · E6 SMD
2014 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 May 2014. Recorded mileage 80,243 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E6 SMD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 80,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E6 SMD 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 (E6 SMD) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
E6 SMD Mileage History
- 05/05/202253,803 mi
- 05/05/202360,262 mi+6,459 mi
- 07/05/202466,547 mi+6,285 mi
- 02/05/202573,123 mi+6,576 mi
- 01/05/202680,243 mi+7,120 mi
Average of roughly 6,629 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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