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AE18 EMK

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,297 mi
Last recorded106,297 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 EMK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 106,297 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 106,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 104,075 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 104,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 94,389 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 94,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 83,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 74,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,972 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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AE18 EMK is a 2018 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE18 EMK, 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 AE18 EMK registered?

AE18 EMK is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 15 August 2018.

Is AE18 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 EMK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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