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BT18 VNL

2018 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,682 mi
Last recorded138,682 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 VNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 138,682 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 126,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGES 245/50*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGES 245/50*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside WING MIRROR COVER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Fail 19 May 2025 126,951 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGES 245/50*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM & WEARING ON EDGES 245/50*19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside WING MIRROR COVER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 9 May 2024 109,938 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 109,938 miles

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

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

brake pad warning message on dash.

front and rear brake discs are worn. all brake pads have been renewed .

Pass 17 May 2023 93,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 93,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left and slight wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 72,283 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 72,283 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2021 56,081 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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BT18 VNL is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT18 VNL, 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 BT18 VNL registered?

BT18 VNL is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 18 May 2018.

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