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V21 VEL

2015 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,790 mi
Last recorded79,790 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV21 VEL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 79,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On wear limit, worn on outer edge only passes due to raised tread pattern. Advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,179 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2025 71,147 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2024 59,717 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 48,442 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 40,223 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 36,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 33,646 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 29,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 25,521 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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V21 VEL is a 2015 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 59,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V21 VEL, 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 11 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V21 VEL registered?

V21 VEL is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is V21 VEL safe to buy?

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