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AY68 LMU

2018 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,730 mi
Last recorded67,730 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 LMU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,730 miles

Central Rear Rear Differential Bush/Vibration Absorber Split But Not Likely To Become Detached

Fail 9 Jan 2026 67,730 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Rear Differential Bush/Vibration Absorber Split But Not Likely To Become Detached

Pass 5 Feb 2025

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 39,782 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 30,014 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 17,301 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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AY68 LMU is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY68 LMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY68 LMU registered?

AY68 LMU is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 29 November 2018.

Is AY68 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY68 LMU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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