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FN65 VJJ

2015 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

197,940 mi
Last recorded197,940 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN65 VJJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 197,940 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 197,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 187,077 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 187,077 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 184,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Fitted Incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 171,216 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 153,053 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 153,053 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 139,418 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 121,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 121,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AERO BLADES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 92,695 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 92,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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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FN65 VJJ is a 2015 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 FN65 VJJ, 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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FN65 VJJ is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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