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OIA 6985

2015 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,513 mi
Last recorded74,513 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIA 6985
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jun 2026 74,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers, smearing, blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall, damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 72,155 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 70,946 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 68,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 63,413 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 56,958 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 56,958 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 45,568 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2019 45,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2018 33,152 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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OIA 6985 is a 2015 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 OIA 6985, 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 OIA 6985 registered?

OIA 6985 is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2015.

Is OIA 6985 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIA 6985 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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