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FE15 YVW

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,183 mi
Last recorded134,183 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 134,183 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 124,071 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (yellow marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 115,581 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 115,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 106,439 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front nearside and offside brake disc has corrosion on the edges

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 97,544 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 93,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 83,913 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2019 83,913 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,631 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 YVW is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVW, 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 FE15 YVW registered?

FE15 YVW is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 17 April 2015.

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