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LY68 OBX

2018 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,434 mi
Last recorded42,434 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY68 OBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 42,434 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 35,419 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 35,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 27,069 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 21,803 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 16,831 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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LY68 OBX is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LY68 OBX, 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 LY68 OBX registered?

LY68 OBX is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2018.

Is LY68 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY68 OBX 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.

Does LY68 OBX have outstanding finance?

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