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BJ15 YMF

2015 BMW X3

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,797 mi
Last recorded117,797 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 YMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 107,238 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 95,034 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 95,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 82,598 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE - RECOMMEND TRACKING CHECKED/RESET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 82,598 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE - RECOMMEND TRACKING CHECKED/RESET (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 72,985 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 72,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,395 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 60,385 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,689 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 48,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,106 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 33,850 miles

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 YMF is a 2015 BMW X3 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YMF, 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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BJ15 YMF is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 21 July 2015.

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