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L121 BXX

2020 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,228 mi
Last recorded52,228 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 BMW X332,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 BXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 52,228 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 41,225 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 41,206 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 40,562 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 40,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 30,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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L121 BXX is a 2020 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2020 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,573 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 L121 BXX, 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 6 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L121 BXX registered?

L121 BXX is a 2020 BMW X3, first registered on 18 December 2020.

Is L121 BXX safe to buy?

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