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L161 AXX

2015 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,400 mi
Last recorded97,400 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 AXX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 97,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 88,916 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 78,680 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 71,627 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 62,350 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 62,350 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 52,452 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,136 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 42,191 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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L161 AXX is a 2015 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 L161 AXX, 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 L161 AXX registered?

L161 AXX is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2015.

Is L161 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 AXX 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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