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LY11 VVY

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,881 mi
Last recorded49,881 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY11 VVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 49,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean too register for test

Fail 29 Sep 2025 49,881 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

emissions too clean too register for test

Pass 20 Sep 2024 43,381 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front front pads starting to wear low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails

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

emissions too clean too register for test

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2023 33,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner thread unable to see cord at present (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emissions too clean too register for test

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Sep 2022 26,709 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 21,684 miles

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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LY11 VVY is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY11 VVY, 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

How do I check the history of LY11 VVY?

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What year was LY11 VVY registered?

LY11 VVY is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is LY11 VVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY11 VVY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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