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ML15 SMU

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,140 mi
Last recorded82,140 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML15 SMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,140 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 82,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2024 72,740 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,573 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 56,585 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 53,405 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,801 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 40,732 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 40,732 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,978 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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ML15 SMU is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML15 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML15 SMU registered?

ML15 SMU is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2015.

Is ML15 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML15 SMU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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