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FE15 VZJ

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,543 mi
Last recorded95,543 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE15 VZJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 95,543 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 95,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 85,816 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 68,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 59,431 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 59,431 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 52,603 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 49,544 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 2 Feb 2019 47,023 miles

Undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,109 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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FE15 VZJ 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 FE15 VZJ, 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 FE15 VZJ registered?

FE15 VZJ is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is FE15 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE15 VZJ 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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