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MK03 HEL

2015 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,292 mi
Last recorded174,292 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 HEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 174,292 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 165,493 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms bush at very front slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 165,493 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms bush at very front slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 157,108 miles

Front brake back plates slight corroded and insecure at bottom mountings

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 138,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 115,615 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2022 115,614 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,512 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 91,512 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,498 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 38,260 miles

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2018 38,259 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

Front wipers are smearing slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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MK03 HEL is a 2015 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK03 HEL, 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 MK03 HEL registered?

MK03 HEL is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 6 August 2015.

Is MK03 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK03 HEL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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