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J888 DDD

2015 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,738 mi
Last recorded92,738 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 DDD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 88,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 81,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 75,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 70,538 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,134 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 58,786 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 58,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,126 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 36,034 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 36,029 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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 DDD is a 2015 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J888 DDD, 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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What year was J888 DDD registered?

J888 DDD is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is J888 DDD safe to buy?

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