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SC65 GDA

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,246 mi
Last recorded136,246 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC65 GDA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 136,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 124,275 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 114,520 miles

Nearside Rear back plate insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 28 May 2024 114,517 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear back plate insecure

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 2 Jun 2023 97,713 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 May 2023 97,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked /perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2022 81,680 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 81,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 69,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 69,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 50,370 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,702 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 22,949 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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SC65 GDA 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 SC65 GDA, 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 SC65 GDA registered?

SC65 GDA is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 26 November 2015.

Is SC65 GDA safe to buy?

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