2015 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LF65 YJX
2015 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 112,729 miles. MOT valid until 01 Oct 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 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF65 YJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 112,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF65 YJX 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 YJX) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60 r17 worn on edg”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
LF65 YJX Mileage History
- 12/09/202497,248 mi
- 19/09/2025105,912 mi+8,664 mi
- 03/10/2025106,547 mi+635 mi
- 29/09/2026112,729 mi+6,182 mi
- 30/09/2026112,729 mi
Average of roughly 7,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (F25)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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