2014 BMW X3 · 22,007 MOT tests
2014 BMW X3 reliability
2014 BMW X3s fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 X3 years (22,007 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- 24.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 81,720
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,007
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 BMW X3
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.7%
- Suspension6.2%
- Tyres6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.19%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.05%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.9%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.88%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.59%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.97%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (10.65%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.79%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.72%)
Other years
Every BMW X3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 BMW X3 reliable?
2014 BMW X3s fail 24.1% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 18 X3 years (22,007 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 BMW X3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.19% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.05% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 BMW X3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 BMW X3 shows 81,720 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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