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L3 BKM

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,081 mi
Last recorded63,081 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 BKM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 63,081 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 93,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 55,732 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Pass 26 Sep 2024 82,960 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 82,960 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 49,943 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Pass 2 Oct 2023 75,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 45,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 65,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,997 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 34,645 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2021 54,138 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 52,546 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 44,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 33,689 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 32,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2017 32,811 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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L3 BKM is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L3 BKM, 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 L3 BKM registered?

L3 BKM is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is L3 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L3 BKM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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