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LS68 DOU

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,872 mi
Last recorded60,872 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS68 DOU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 60,872 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 60,826 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory rear view mirror cover missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 52,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs worn. OSF disc slightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged NSF and NSR tyres have slight damage to the outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs worn. OSR disc slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,756 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 43,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 35,432 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 35,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 21,969 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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LS68 DOU is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LS68 DOU, 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 LS68 DOU registered?

LS68 DOU is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is LS68 DOU safe to buy?

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