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LF15 VLT

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 VLT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 97,687 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,229 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 88,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect for potential corrosion or damage

Under engine and floor coverings fitted unable to fully inspect components or for potential corrosion damage and leaks

Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,220 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 73,692 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 73,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,784 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 42,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 31,726 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 22,993 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LF15 VLT is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF15 VLT, 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 LF15 VLT registered?

LF15 VLT is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2015.

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The MOT history for LF15 VLT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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