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SD05 BUT

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,249 mi
Last recorded130,249 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 BUT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 130,249 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 111,052 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 93,396 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 84,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Nov 2021 71,523 miles

Front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2020 61,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 50,942 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,281 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))

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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SD05 BUT is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SD05 BUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD05 BUT registered?

SD05 BUT is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is SD05 BUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 BUT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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