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YJ15 VVG

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,254 mi
Last recorded128,254 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ15 VVG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 128,254 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2026 128,253 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jun 2025 121,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 114,931 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr

Fail 28 Jun 2024 114,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 275/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr

Pass 5 Jul 2023 106,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 95,415 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 95,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,969 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,078 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 62,054 miles

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

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,156 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,382 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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YJ15 VVG is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black 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 YJ15 VVG, 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 YJ15 VVG registered?

YJ15 VVG is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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The MOT history for YJ15 VVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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