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LF15 WPU

2015 BMW X3

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,799 mi
Last recorded246,799 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF15 WPU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 246,799 miles

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

power steering noisy

Fail 8 Jan 2025 246,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

power steering noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2024 231,332 miles

Nearside Front Front top mount bearing has slight roughness in movement but no excessive wear or play

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

Offside Front Front top mount bearing has slight roughness in movement but no excessive wear or play

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 231,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Front top mount bearing has slight roughness in movement but no excessive wear or play

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

Offside Front Front top mount bearing has slight roughness in movement but no excessive wear or play

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 209,265 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 178,924 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 178,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2021 155,486 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 128,639 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 128,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,765 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 78,864 miles

both rear tyres feathered

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 WPU is a 2015 BMW X3 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPU, 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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LF15 WPU is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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