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M121 SSP

2013 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,207 mi
Last recorded187,207 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 SSP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 187,207 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 179,140 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 173,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 173,329 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 155,459 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2022 141,740 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 138,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 130,162 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 130,162 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 92,848 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 75,150 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 53,638 miles

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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M121 SSP is a 2013 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 69,256 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 M121 SSP, 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 13 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 M121 SSP registered?

M121 SSP is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 18 October 2013.

Is M121 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M121 SSP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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