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MA12 ZZA

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,052 mi
Last recorded44,052 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ZZA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 44,052 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 40,685 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 34,712 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 30,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 28,233 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 28,233 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

drive train fault

Pass 22 Mar 2021 23,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 23,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 20,518 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 20,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 16,271 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 11,385 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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MA12 ZZA 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 75%.

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 MA12 ZZA, 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 MA12 ZZA registered?

MA12 ZZA is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2015.

Is MA12 ZZA safe to buy?

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