2014 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LY14 CLX
2014 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2014. Recorded mileage 92,717 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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LY14 CLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 92,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LY14 CLX 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 (LY14 CLX) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LY14 CLX Mileage History
- 01/08/202246,914 mi
- 01/08/202359,489 mi+12,575 mi
- 31/07/202472,575 mi+13,086 mi
- 04/12/202592,707 mi+20,132 mi
- 05/12/202592,717 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 13,692 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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