2014 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · YJ14 YBU
2014 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 87,280 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YJ14 YBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
- 87,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YJ14 YBU 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 (YJ14 YBU) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 May 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 (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster in car not working (4.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also light cover missing (4.1.2 (c))”.
YJ14 YBU Mileage History
- 13/05/202470,518 mi
- 27/05/202579,311 mi+8,793 mi
- 27/05/202579,313 mi+2 mi
- 18/05/202687,279 mi+7,966 mi
- 18/05/202687,280 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,328 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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