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C18 GMF

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,922 mi
Last recorded65,922 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 GMF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 65,922 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split - no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split - no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides - 275/40R20 ROF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2025 55,844 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides -- Worn on outer edge -- 245/45/20 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/40/20 RF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 49,630 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 41,624 miles

small damage to o/s/f headlight lens but does not affect beam pattern or lights

Pass 27 May 2022 32,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 24,834 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 24,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

non runflat tyres fitted to front axle, runflats on the rear, vehicle is designed to have runflats

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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C18 GMF is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C18 GMF, 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 C18 GMF registered?

C18 GMF is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is C18 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 GMF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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