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J18 SPL

2020 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,829 mi
Last recorded42,829 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 BMW X332,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 SPL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 36,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 36,865 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 32,304 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 27,159 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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J18 SPL is a 2020 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 32,573 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 J18 SPL, 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 6 years old, this BMW X3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J18 SPL registered?

J18 SPL is a 2020 BMW X3, first registered on 13 June 2020.

Is J18 SPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 SPL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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