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LY15 XAH

2015 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,472 mi
Last recorded85,472 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY15 XAH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 85,472 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/50/18 100w runflats (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2025 71,750 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 71,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 61,059 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,027 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 34,619 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 34,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 21,199 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 16,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 14,709 miles

damage to n/s/f fog light lens

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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LY15 XAH is a 2015 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY15 XAH, 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 LY15 XAH registered?

LY15 XAH is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 19 August 2015.

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