2014 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · RH02 AMH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend regarding steering and suspension components. While it passed the test in February 2026 at 87,700 miles, it failed just five days prior due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and play in the steering rack inner joints. The persistence of the steering rack issue across the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests a recurring fault that was not addressed until the recent failure. The recorded mileage of 87,700 miles over twelve years reflects an average annual run of approximately 7,300 miles, which aligns with typical light usage for a premium SUV of this age. There is a significant gap of 16,755 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by another 12,773 miles in the final year. This pattern suggests consistent use, though the February 2024 failure for missing wheel fixings across all four wheels indicates a lack of basic pre-test safety checks by the previous owner. A buyer must physically inspect the steering system to ensure the inner joints have been properly replaced rather than merely adjusted, as this component has been flagged multiple times. The new offside rear coil spring should be checked for signs of premature wear or secondary damage from the previous fracture. Given the 2025 advisory regarding pitted and scored rear brake discs, the current thickness and surface condition of the rotors should be measured to ensure they have not reached the minimum limit, as corrosion is common on lower-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods.