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YR15 CFE

2015 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR15 CFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 86,722 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 86,722 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,697 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,273 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 74,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 68,354 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 62,797 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Jun 2022 62,797 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jun 2021 55,147 miles

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

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2021 55,147 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jul 2020 47,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 47,933 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 36,121 miles

under trays fitted to underside of car

Fail 31 Mar 2019 36,115 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under car unable to identify due to plastic covers (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 24,851 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 24,562 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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YR15 CFE is a 2015 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR15 CFE, 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 YR15 CFE registered?

YR15 CFE is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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