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994 EL

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,883 mi
Last recorded55,883 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration994 EL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 55,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body mounting bush on the lower arm (front) is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body mounting bush on the lower arm (front) is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 55,878 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body mounting bush on the lower arm (front) is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement body mounting bush on the lower arm (front) is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 49,164 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 40,210 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 40,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,978 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 23,312 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 16,201 miles

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

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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994 EL is a 2018 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 38,556 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 994 EL, 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 8 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 994 EL registered?

994 EL is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is 994 EL safe to buy?

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