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V15 MLB

1999 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

20,867 mi
Last recorded20,867 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 MLB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 20,867 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2026 154,664 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Apr 2026 154,664 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2025 19,737 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 19,736 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 148,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Apr 2025 148,005 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2024 141,512 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 137,898 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate slightly insecure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 19,706 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 133,666 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 133,653 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake disc back plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 19,592 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 126,613 miles

Nearside Front brake disc back plate deteriorated

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 19,532 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 118,211 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 19,435 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,783 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018
Fail 26 Jun 2018 19,435 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 91,815 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 91,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 18,183 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 72,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre wearing on edges & has cut in centre of tread.

Pass 14 Apr 2016 16,696 miles

All four tyres splitting on inner sidewalls.

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,402 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play within the ball joint.

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,837 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 15,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,586 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,479 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 14,479 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,883 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 13,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2008 13,298 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 12,413 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,047 miles

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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V15 MLB is a 1999 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 V15 MLB, 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 27 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V15 MLB is a 1999 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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