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AF18 OVZ

2018 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,525 mi
Last recorded94,525 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 OVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 94,525 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2024 94,486 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 64,381 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 59,820 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,590 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 43,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm remaining tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 43,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm remaining tread (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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AF18 OVZ is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF18 OVZ, 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 AF18 OVZ registered?

AF18 OVZ is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AF18 OVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF18 OVZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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