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E79 BEV

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,638 mi
Last recorded110,638 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE79 BEV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 110,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 109,121 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 100,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 85,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 85,775 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,389 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 60,458 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,999 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2019 46,118 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,052 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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E79 BEV 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 E79 BEV, 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 E79 BEV registered?

E79 BEV is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is E79 BEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E79 BEV 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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