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S8 GYP

2015 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests34 (24 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,630 mi
Last recorded72,630 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 GYP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

24 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 72,630 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2026 164,870 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 69,904 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 159,810 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 159,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2024 66,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2024 152,845 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 62,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 146,831 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 146,830 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2022 59,136 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 141,100 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 141,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 57,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 137,148 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 54,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 54,929 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BOTH front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 133,761 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 133,758 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,612 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 131,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,678 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 129,432 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 100,084 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 100,082 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside parking brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2015 99,458 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 96,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 90,593 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 74,110 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 74,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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S8 GYP is a 2015 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S8 GYP, 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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S8 GYP is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 10 July 2015.

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