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R123 SUV

2015 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests32 (27 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate84.4%

Mileage

134,518 mi
Last recorded134,518 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 SUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

27 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 134,518 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2025 120,044 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 116,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,271 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2024 105,244 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2024 129,654 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 96,665 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 126,670 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 81,671 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 116,965 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on forward most lower arm/s has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall. Cords NOT exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lazy Parking brake. Efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Fail 9 Aug 2021 116,880 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on forward most lower arm/s has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall. Cords NOT exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lazy Parking brake. Efficiency met but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 10 Feb 2021 63,345 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 63,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 109,441 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 104,017 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords not exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Fail 15 Aug 2019 103,991 miles

Front Position lamp not working both ns and os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint exposed on lock to lock checks (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords not exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

minor corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 24 Dec 2018 38,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 96,575 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most arm: bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Undertray not fully secure heat shield / tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields /engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 16 Jan 2018 30,330 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 82,722 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated catch deteriated (8.4.2)

advise:-both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 79,145 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,704 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,767 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,194 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 44,660 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 34,774 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,020 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,146 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 19,146 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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R123 SUV is a 2015 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.4%.

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 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 R123 SUV, 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.

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What year was R123 SUV registered?

R123 SUV is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2015.

Is R123 SUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 SUV shows 32 tests with a 84.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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