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LA18 VAO

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,600 mi
Last recorded72,600 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA18 VAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 72,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,879 miles

Nearside Front Nearside Front Wheelhouse cover damaged and missing

Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,328 miles

Nearside Front Wheelhouse cover missing

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 43,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside front wheel arch lining missing

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SHOULD BE REPLACED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 31,586 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 9 Jul 2021 20,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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LA18 VAO is a 2018 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA18 VAO, 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 LA18 VAO registered?

LA18 VAO is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is LA18 VAO safe to buy?

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