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JS51 BOX

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

91,181 mi
Last recorded91,181 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS51 BOX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,181 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 79,949 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 79,949 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,978 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 74,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 74,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 70,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 64,790 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 67,550 miles

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

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

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

all rear arm bushes perished

Fail 14 Jun 2022 67,550 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

all rear arm bushes perished

Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,342 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,410 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 62,225 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,860 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 56,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 41,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 49,224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,968 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 35,284 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,860 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 39,860 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the shoulder area

offside rear tyre very soft

tpms shows loss of pressure

Pass 3 May 2016 38,032 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 38,032 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,386 miles

Both OS tyres begining to perrish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR pads getting low, sides wearing unevenly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 32,386 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both OS tyres begining to perrish.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSR pads getting low, sides wearing unevenly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 25,970 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 18,457 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,147 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,250 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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JS51 BOX is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 JS51 BOX, 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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JS51 BOX is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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