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CW55 CSW

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,196 mi
Last recorded55,196 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 CSW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 55,196 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 50,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn and cracked between treads, no ply or cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 50,976 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder worn and cracked between treads, no ply or cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front height ride sensor rod insecure bracket broken

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear height ride sensor rod seized

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 44,542 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 40,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 37,092 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 27,110 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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CW55 CSW is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 CW55 CSW, 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

How do I check the history of CW55 CSW?

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What year was CW55 CSW registered?

CW55 CSW is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is CW55 CSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW55 CSW 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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