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CB02 BAY

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,798 mi
Last recorded175,798 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB02 BAY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 175,798 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Ns and Osr

Pass 10 Jul 2025 163,909 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NS and OSR

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 144,571 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 125,976 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 106,511 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,054 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 70,054 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,787 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 53,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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CB02 BAY 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 CB02 BAY, 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 CB02 BAY registered?

CB02 BAY is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 22 July 2015.

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