2015 BMW X3 · 25,792 MOT tests
2015 BMW X3 reliability
2015 BMW X3s fail 20.2% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 X3 years (25,792 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- 20.2%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X3s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 71,888
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,792
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 BMW X3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Suspension5.6%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Brakes2.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.26%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.81%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.69%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.63%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.44%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.23%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.73%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (7.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.68%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.2%)
Other years
Every BMW X3 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 BMW X3 reliable?
2015 BMW X3s fail 20.2% of first MOT tests, 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 18 X3 years (25,792 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 BMW X3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.26% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.81% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 BMW X3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 BMW X3 shows 71,888 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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