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RO15 AEL

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,595 mi
Last recorded128,595 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO15 AEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 128,595 miles

Nearside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 110,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 95,318 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2024 95,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,548 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2023 81,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jul 2022 73,336 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 64,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 64,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts in tread, perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front fog light lens cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,673 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

slight lip to front discs

Pass 16 Mar 2019 39,827 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 39,827 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,206 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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RO15 AEL is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black 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 RO15 AEL, 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 RO15 AEL registered?

RO15 AEL is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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