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GU18 LKA

2018 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,518 mi
Last recorded31,518 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU18 LKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 31,518 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2026 31,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 May 2024 23,622 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2024 23,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 19,761 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 15,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 12,039 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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GU18 LKA is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU18 LKA, 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 GU18 LKA registered?

GU18 LKA is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is GU18 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU18 LKA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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