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BMW X3

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,995 cc

L15 NBCMOT history

L15 NBC is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 146,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L15 NBC silver BMW X3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,758 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 NBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
X3
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 NBC was last recorded at 146,758 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,440 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,318 miles
Average per year
7,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,758 miles
  • 2024 – 142,440 miles
  • 2023 – 138,399 miles
  • 2022 – 133,512 miles
  • 2021 – 129,358 miles
  • 2020 – 125,397 miles
  • 2019 – 121,014 miles
  • 2018 – 115,751 miles
  • 2017 – 111,238 miles
  • 2016 – 107,833 miles
  • 2015 – 103,865 miles
  • 2014 – 99,082 miles
  • 2013 – 86,840 miles
  • 2012 – 74,218 miles
  • 2011 – 61,142 miles
  • 2010 – 50,123 miles
  • 2009 – 34,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,758 miles
    Test number
    276076851444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,758 miles (+4,318)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,758 miles
    Test number
    756333068579
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,440 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,440 miles
    Test number
    564788763031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,399 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,399 miles
    Test number
    416946634146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,512 miles (+4,154)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,512 miles
    Test number
    150587155038
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

  6. Pass129,358 miles (+3,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,358 miles
    Test number
    226205005923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass125,397 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,397 miles
    Test number
    183327656801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,014 miles (+5,263)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,014 miles
    Test number
    935908574468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,751 miles (+4,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,751 miles
    Test number
    404112133586
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass111,238 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    378242419662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,833 miles (+3,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,833 miles
    Test number
    393349598641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass103,865 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,865 miles
    Test number
    945471023760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,082 miles
    Test number
    526441884248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail99,082 miles (+12,242)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,082 miles
    Test number
    666551984244
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,840 miles (+12,622)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,840 miles
    Test number
    798004173216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,218 miles (+13,076)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    257183482211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,142 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    61,142 miles
    Test number
    547792891268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail61,142 miles (+11,019)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,142 miles
    Test number
    799821791225
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,123 miles
    Test number
    872265150383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,123 miles (+15,248)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,123 miles
    Test number
    781705450357
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass34,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,875 miles
    Test number
    420029839320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 NBC

Does L15 NBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 NBC is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L15 NBC?
The MOT on L15 NBC is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 NBC done?
L15 NBC was recorded at 146,758 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,028 miles a year.
Has L15 NBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 NBC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L15 NBC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L15 NBC find?
L15 NBC passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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