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SB64 OAU

2015 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,028 mi
Last recorded146,028 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB64 OAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 146,028 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2025 145,977 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested bulge n/s/f bulge and o/s/f chords (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2024 134,607 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 134,592 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,182 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 123,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 111,540 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 111,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 101,473 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 101,473 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer wall and wearing bald on outer tread and tread just over 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Rear Offside and nearside brake pads low

Fail 10 Dec 2020 89,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to outer wall and wearing bald on outer tread and tread just over 2.00 mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner tread

Rear Offside and nearside brake pads low

Pass 9 Dec 2019 82,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Repositioned phone holder on windscreen ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 67,518 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2018 67,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 48,929 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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SB64 OAU is a 2015 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SB64 OAU, 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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SB64 OAU is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 1 January 2015.

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