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BX15 VBU

2015 BMW X3

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,804 mi
Last recorded97,804 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX15 VBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 97,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( front lower ) break reaction bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( front lower ) break reaction bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,533 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 tyres close to limit also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 70,671 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service due on dash

washer fluid low

Fail 22 Jul 2024 70,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service due on dash

washer fluid low

Pass 11 Jul 2023 58,305 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 51,077 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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BX15 VBU is a 2015 BMW X3 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX15 VBU, 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 BX15 VBU registered?

BX15 VBU is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2015.

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