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EJ11 BUB

2018 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

78,642 mi
Last recorded78,642 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ11 BUB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 78,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 68,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake discs lipped

Front shock absorbers dust covers split (both)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2025 68,192 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake discs lipped

Front shock absorbers dust covers split (both)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,461 miles

Front shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated (both)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2022 50,420 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2021 35,855 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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EJ11 BUB is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue 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 EJ11 BUB, 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 EJ11 BUB registered?

EJ11 BUB is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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