2015 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · FY15 MHN
2015 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 99,780 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY15 MHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 99,780 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY15 MHN 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 (FY15 MHN) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FY15 MHN Mileage History
- 16/09/202380,201 mi
- 24/10/202489,052 mi+8,851 mi
- 24/10/202489,052 mi
- 15/10/202599,776 mi+10,724 mi
- 17/10/202599,780 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 9,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Coil Spring SnappingModerate
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- Steering Rack RattleModerate
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