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BV15 FBX

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,631 mi
Last recorded138,631 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV15 FBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 138,631 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 128,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 122,663 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 115,189 miles

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor damage and hanging

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 115,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor damage and hanging

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,778 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2022 106,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,165 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 10 Mar 2020 94,672 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,693 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,995 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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BV15 FBX is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV15 FBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV15 FBX registered?

BV15 FBX is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 9 March 2015.

Is BV15 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV15 FBX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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