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L8 DAB

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,280 mi
Last recorded48,280 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 DAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 48,280 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 38,634 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 38,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 30,557 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 17 Oct 2022 22,677 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 22,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 15,951 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 15,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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L8 DAB is a 2018 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L8 DAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L8 DAB registered?

L8 DAB is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2018.

Is L8 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 DAB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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