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FM68 PXA

2018 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,726 mi
Last recorded120,726 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM68 PXA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 120,726 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 120,726 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 96,543 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 69,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 61,231 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 59,281 miles

rear tyres beginning to wear

Pass 20 Oct 2021 41,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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FM68 PXA is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey 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 FM68 PXA, 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 FM68 PXA?

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What year was FM68 PXA registered?

FM68 PXA is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is FM68 PXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM68 PXA 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.

Does FM68 PXA have outstanding finance?

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