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X121 KER

2023 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,692 mi
Last recorded17,692 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX121 KER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 17,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 120,632 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 115,676 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 115,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 110,802 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 106,804 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 103,133 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 73,656 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 43,936 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,054 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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X121 KER is a 2023 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X121 KER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 3 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X121 KER registered?

X121 KER is a 2023 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 March 2023.

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