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LB15 BUW

2015 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,707 mi
Last recorded66,707 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB15 BUW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 66,707 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure code exposed 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate damaged

Nearside Front Body panel damaged (wing)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/o/s ()

Pass 22 Jan 2025 57,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,138 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 50,127 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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 44,264 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,056 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 30,282 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,389 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering but clears the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 15,379 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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LB15 BUW is a 2015 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB15 BUW, 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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LB15 BUW is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2015.

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