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J18 CVL

2015 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,920 mi
Last recorded101,920 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 CVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 101,920 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Strong advice ()

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

Pass 2 May 2025 93,103 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 83,887 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 75,525 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 75,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 67,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 57,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 48,575 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 48,575 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2019 40,281 miles

Fas not detected

Pass 22 May 2018 32,820 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 32,819 miles

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

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

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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J18 CVL is a 2015 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J18 CVL, 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 J18 CVL registered?

J18 CVL is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 28 May 2015.

Is J18 CVL safe to buy?

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