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BJ15 PUV

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,802 mi
Last recorded107,802 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 PUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 107,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 107,631 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 100,063 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 100,063 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 92,010 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,761 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 83,760 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 75,024 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 68,365 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 68,365 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 63,043 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 60,463 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Not over 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 49,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BJ15 PUV is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black 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 BJ15 PUV, 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 BJ15 PUV registered?

BJ15 PUV is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2015.

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