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S1 BAO

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 BAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 120,103 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Just acceptable (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Possible steering rack freeplay. Advise further investigation. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 112,431 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 104,621 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/19 101 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 101 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/19 101 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 101 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 104,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/19 101 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 101 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/19 101 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/19 101 Y (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 97,493 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 91,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,966 miles

Oside rear brakepads on legal limit

n/side front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,623 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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S1 BAO 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 S1 BAO, 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 S1 BAO registered?

S1 BAO is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2015.

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