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KS68 OBV

2018 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,131 mi
Last recorded58,131 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS68 OBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 58,131 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advice change asap 245/45zr20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 58,037 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advice change asap 245/45zr20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 46,750 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 34,434 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 34,434 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 21,001 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 20,931 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 15,792 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 15,791 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))

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

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

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

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

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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KS68 OBV is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS68 OBV, 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 KS68 OBV registered?

KS68 OBV is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is KS68 OBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS68 OBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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