2015 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AR11 JAN
2015 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 104,199 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Norwich
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AR11 JAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 104,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AR11 JAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW X3 (AR11 JAN) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
AR11 JAN Mileage History
- 21/02/202481,727 mi
- 13/02/202593,874 mi+12,147 mi
- 13/02/202593,874 mi
- 21/01/2026104,199 mi+10,325 mi
- 21/01/2026104,199 mi
Average of roughly 11,724 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Transfer Case Failure (xDrive)Serious
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