2015 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · FG65 XKW
2015 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 85,060 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,060 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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FG65 XKW Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 85,060 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG65 XKW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW X3 (FG65 XKW) between June 2018 and December 2025.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
FG65 XKW Mileage History
- 14/06/201833,333 mi
- 14/06/201938,686 mi+5,353 mi
- 02/06/202044,473 mi+5,787 mi
- 11/06/202148,353 mi+3,880 mi
- 14/06/202253,483 mi+5,130 mi
- 15/06/202253,495 mi+12 mi
- 09/06/202362,711 mi+9,216 mi
- 09/06/202362,711 mi
- 14/06/202472,730 mi+10,019 mi
- 14/06/202472,730 mi
- 08/01/202575,472 mi+2,742 mi
- 10/01/202575,473 mi+1 mi
- 16/12/202585,060 mi+9,587 mi
Average of roughly 6,890 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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