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OV65 VAD

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,860 mi
Last recorded132,860 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV65 VAD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 132,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 122,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 110,384 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,792 miles

Rear differential leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2022 98,508 miles

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

Rear differential leaking

Pass 29 Nov 2021 85,579 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 73,356 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edges nsf+osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 61,336 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 47,724 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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OV65 VAD is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV65 VAD, 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 OV65 VAD registered?

OV65 VAD is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 3 December 2015.

Is OV65 VAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV65 VAD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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