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SW15 XRA

2015 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,212 mi
Last recorded132,212 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW15 XRA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 132,212 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,030 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 92,893 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 76,559 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 67,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 62,769 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 62,767 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 50,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/SR tyre is worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/SR tyre is worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 50,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/SR tyre is worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/SR tyre is worn close to the legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 37,147 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play at rack ()

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

Fail 31 May 2019 37,147 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) track rod has slight play at rack ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 20,388 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Fail 26 Mar 2018 20,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on outer edge

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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SW15 XRA is a 2015 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 SW15 XRA, 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 SW15 XRA registered?

SW15 XRA is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 22 April 2015.

Is SW15 XRA safe to buy?

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