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JM54 LPS

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

159,551 mi
Last recorded159,551 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM54 LPS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 159,551 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 159,189 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition damage in zone A larger than 10mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 149,891 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner track rod ball joint has slight play. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 141,334 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 135,227 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres 4mm

rear brake pads approx 2mm advice changed

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2022 117,851 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight wear/movement starting in offside steering rack

offside lower windscreen damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,490 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight shudder/warp starting in rear brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

drivers side lower windscreen light damage

Fail 16 Nov 2021 101,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear brake pads low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight shudder/warp starting in rear brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

drivers side lower windscreen light damage

Pass 17 Nov 2020 87,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 74,640 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 54,811 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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JM54 LPS is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black 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 JM54 LPS, 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 JM54 LPS registered?

JM54 LPS is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 23 November 2015.

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