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BA08 FAR

2015 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,930 mi
Last recorded106,930 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA08 FAR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 106,930 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 101,765 miles

parking switch cracked but still working ok

Pass 18 Jun 2024 94,418 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 82,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 68,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 59,049 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 59,049 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 54,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 54,771 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,615 miles

Offside inner rack arm has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2019 44,615 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,577 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 37,576 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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BA08 FAR is a 2015 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,074 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA08 FAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BA08 FAR registered?

BA08 FAR is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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