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J15 DCB

2010 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,718 mi
Last recorded120,718 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X376,942 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 DCB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 120,718 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,323 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 116,303 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 110,567 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 110,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2021 103,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,893 miles

off side rear tyre worn to 3 m.m.

Pass 22 Sep 2018 79,320 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,599 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 56,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres starting to wear down on tread depth. 2.5mm max avg (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wear very close to wear limit. Tyre close to its end of life (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread starting to wear low on depth. 1.8/2.0mm avg. (4.1.E.1)

Rear area loaded - unable to do full rear seat belt inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2015 39,082 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 38,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,040 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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J15 DCB is a 2010 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 76,942 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 J15 DCB, 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 16 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J15 DCB registered?

J15 DCB is a 2010 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2010.

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