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2015 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · SW15 OVL

SW15 OVL

2015 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 119,574 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2015 · Aberdeen
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jun 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
119,574 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jun 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2015
Engine
1995cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 June 2025 at 119,574 miles with no defects recorded. This represents an improving trend in maintenance standards compared to the 2024 test, which flagged multiple advisories requiring attention. The lack of defects in the 2025 record suggests that the owner addressed the mechanical and consumable wear issues identified in the previous inspection cycle. At 119,574 miles over eleven years, the X3 averages approximately 10,870 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual usage for a premium SUV of this age. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 15,800 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and approximately 11,700 miles between August 2023 and June 2024. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which generally helps preserve seals and mechanical components. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The 2024 test highlighted worn front trailing arm bushes on both sides, and the rear brake pads were thin. While the 2025 test was clean, these rubber and friction components are subject to significant wear on high-mileage BMWs. Additionally, the history of tyre perishing and uneven wear in 2022 and 2024 indicates a pattern of neglecting consumables until they reached limits, so a thorough check of current tread depth and age is essential to ensure this trend has not returned.
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SW15 OVL Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
  • 119,574 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

SW15 OVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Sept 2026, 00:15
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 BMW X3 (SW15 OVL) between July 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

SW15 OVL Mileage History

  1. 04/07/202282,444 mi
  2. 15/08/202391,981 mi+9,537 mi
  3. 28/06/2024103,705 mi+11,724 mi
  4. 23/06/2025119,574 mi+15,869 mi

Average of roughly 12,500 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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68
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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