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L121 SHB

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,949 mi
Last recorded104,949 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL121 SHB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 104,949 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2025 95,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 85,287 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 73,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,685 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 52,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 48,182 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,295 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 32,963 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SHB is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L121 SHB, 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

How do I check the history of L121 SHB?

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What year was L121 SHB registered?

L121 SHB is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2015.

Is L121 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L121 SHB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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