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NL65 CAE

2015 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,741 mi
Last recorded78,741 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL65 CAE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 78,741 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 69,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 69,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and scrubbing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 62,338 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 62,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2022 53,395 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate insecure at the bottom attachment (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 53,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate insecure at the bottom attachment (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 45,407 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 45,407 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear coil spring (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 42,327 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 42,327 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 36,028 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 27,530 miles

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))

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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NL65 CAE 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 61.5%.

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 NL65 CAE, 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 NL65 CAE registered?

NL65 CAE is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2015.

Is NL65 CAE safe to buy?

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