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X121 ELC

2015 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,673 mi
Last recorded171,673 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW X359,074 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 ELC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 171,673 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 166,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 134,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,401 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 109,338 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock-absorber top mounting has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2021 92,115 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,669 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 56,112 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad only just over m.o.t. limit (1.1.13 (a) (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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X121 ELC is a 2015 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X121 ELC, 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 X121 ELC registered?

X121 ELC is a 2015 BMW X3, first registered on 29 December 2015.

Is X121 ELC safe to buy?

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