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J500 MTU

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,879 mi
Last recorded154,879 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 MTU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 154,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 145,407 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 138,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 133,076 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 127,272 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 121,061 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 121,061 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 114,616 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 109,985 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 109,909 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,025 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 103,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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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J500 MTU is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black 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 J500 MTU, 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 J500 MTU registered?

J500 MTU is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 20 February 2015.

Is J500 MTU safe to buy?

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