BMW X3
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,995 cc
Y15 MCPMOT history
Y15 MCP is a silver diesel BMW X3 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,733 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 88,733 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y15 MCP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- X3
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,995 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y15 MCP was last recorded at 88,733 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 88,733 miles · 13 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,733 miles
- 2025 – 83,107 miles
- 2024 – 78,278 miles
- 2023 – 73,728 miles
- 2022 – 71,614 miles
- 2021 – 69,480 miles
- 2020 – 68,802 miles
- 2019 – 67,577 miles
- 2018 – 66,393 miles
- 2017 – 65,447 miles
- 2016 – 63,480 miles
- 2015 – 61,247 miles
- 2014 – 55,467 miles
- 2013 – 47,473 miles
- 2012 – 38,224 miles
- 2011 – 29,008 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,733 miles
- MinorCentral Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Engine cover and under trays fitted
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Both rear shock absorbers corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,733 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 88,733 miles
- Test number
- 946974668315
- MinorCentral Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail88,733 miles (+5,626)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,733 miles
- Test number
- 208904791385
- MajorNearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (straight one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,107 miles (+4,829)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 83,107 miles
- Test number
- 330932142685
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front back plate loose
Pass78,278 miles (+4,550)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 78,278 miles
- Test number
- 421468334146
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
Pass73,728 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 73,728 miles
- Test number
- 264203102310
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
Fail73,727 miles (+2,113)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,727 miles
- Test number
- 797618999724
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
Pass71,614 miles (+2,134)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 71,614 miles
- Test number
- 143968467163
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass69,480 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 69,480 miles
- Test number
- 656585948091
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi hose twisted
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged osf both rears all perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
Fail69,480 miles (+678)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,480 miles
- Test number
- 571715433163
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexi hose twisted
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged osf both rears all perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
Pass68,802 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 68,802 miles
- Test number
- 755824632484
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Fail68,802 miles (+1,225)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,802 miles
- Test number
- 743549664752
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass67,577 miles (+1,184)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 67,577 miles
- Test number
- 110853346926
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass66,393 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 66,393 miles
- Test number
- 505536723617
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cv joint /drive shaft casing damaged leaking grease
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Fail66,393 miles (+946)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,393 miles
- Test number
- 237375632826
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer cv joint /drive shaft casing damaged leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brakes heat damaged
- AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted
Pass65,447 miles (+1,967)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 65,447 miles
- Test number
- 631291618878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,480 miles (+2,233)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 63,480 miles
- Test number
- 152808744272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,247 miles (+5,780)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 61,247 miles
- Test number
- 438677275092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,467 miles (+7,994)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 55,467 miles
- Test number
- 737746684028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,473 miles (+9,249)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 47,473 miles
- Test number
- 845676783095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,224 miles (+9,216)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 38,224 miles
- Test number
- 655588882043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,008 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 29,008 miles
- Test number
- 189451581091
- NoteAdvise front brake discs slightly pitted and scored
Questions about Y15 MCP
- Does Y15 MCP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 MCP is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y15 MCP?
- The MOT on Y15 MCP is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y15 MCP done?
- Y15 MCP was recorded at 88,733 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 3,986 miles a year.
- Has Y15 MCP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y15 MCP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y15 MCP 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 Y15 MCP find?
- Y15 MCP passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central front brake hose slightly twisted; brake hose slightly deteriorated all; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all, and 1 more.
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