2015 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LF65 PYT
2015 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 91,498 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,498 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF65 PYT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 91,498 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF65 PYT 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 (LF65 PYT) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
LF65 PYT Mileage History
- 23/08/202354,697 mi
- 27/08/202469,460 mi+14,763 mi
- 16/08/202586,861 mi+17,401 mi
- 22/08/202587,044 mi+183 mi
- 17/08/202691,498 mi+4,454 mi
Average of roughly 12,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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