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JAB 557K

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests43 (28 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate65.1%

Mileage

64,844 mi
Last recorded64,844 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAB 557K
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

28 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 64,844 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 102,883 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 102,871 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing All 4 wheels missing a wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 55,884 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 55,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 95,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,852 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 47,511 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 47,511 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 May 2023 39,877 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,505 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2022 95,499 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 28,795 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 28,795 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 May 2021 16,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 15,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 93,009 miles

Coolant leak bottom radiator hose ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Fail 10 Dec 2020 93,009 miles

Coolant leak bottom radiator hose ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front front tyres wearing inner edge

eml light on

Fail 25 Nov 2019 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front front tyres wearing inner edge

eml light on

Pass 6 Dec 2018 88,229 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 88,229 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 83,964 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 78,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/3518 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 78,018 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/3518 (4.1.E.1)

eml on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 71,888 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 71,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 68,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,352 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 65,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,521 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2010 59,521 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,289 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 34,474 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 26,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,272 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 25,394 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 25,384 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not showing cords or plys

Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,942 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 19,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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JAB 557K is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.1%.

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 JAB 557K, 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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JAB 557K is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 16 April 2018.

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