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B16 YLV

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,670 mi
Last recorded49,670 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 YLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,670 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 42,874 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 42,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 34,001 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 27,016 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 21,508 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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B16 YLV is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 B16 YLV, 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 B16 YLV registered?

B16 YLV is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is B16 YLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 YLV 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.

Does B16 YLV have outstanding finance?

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