2014 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · K90 GAP
2014 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2014. Recorded mileage 95,058 miles. MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K90 GAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/08/2026
- 95,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K90 GAP 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 (K90 GAP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative ride height sensor broken (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
K90 GAP Mileage History
- 27/08/202479,381 mi
- 12/08/202587,416 mi+8,035 mi
- 13/08/202587,417 mi+1 mi
- 24/08/202695,052 mi+7,635 mi
- 31/08/202695,058 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- N47 Timing Chain StretchSerious
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