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J888 BSY

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,342 mi
Last recorded122,342 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 BSY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 122,342 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 122,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,974 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2024 110,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on 2mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 98,540 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 87,696 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 87,696 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing between 8 and B (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing between 8 and B (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers and trays blocking view of test items

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 75,990 miles

Front engine cover and under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Rear diff oil leaking fluid

engine oil low

Pass 10 Nov 2020 63,351 miles

Offside Front The fixing strap loose.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,941 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 48,941 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 37,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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J888 BSY is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J888 BSY, 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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J888 BSY is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2015.

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