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K55 CAU

2018 BMW X3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,843 mi
Last recorded65,843 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 CAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 65,843 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,149 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 59,986 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 86,766 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 49,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,834 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 39,859 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 72,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 30,483 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 63,819 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,593 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 56,027 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearly at cords on inside,2454519 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 49,211 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 41,554 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 32,368 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 32,368 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 May 2016 23,394 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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K55 CAU is a 2018 BMW X3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K55 CAU, 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 K55 CAU registered?

K55 CAU is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2018.

Is K55 CAU safe to buy?

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