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OB15 LAL

2018 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,980 mi
Last recorded106,980 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOB15 LAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 106,980 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 100,922 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 87,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,688 miles

Rear Rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Jun 2021 40,920 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 40,918 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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OB15 LAL is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 38,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OB15 LAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OB15 LAL registered?

OB15 LAL is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is OB15 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OB15 LAL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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