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M27 LHE

2018 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,087 mi
Last recorded48,087 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 LHE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 48,087 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 44,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 41,238 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 34,682 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 34,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,133 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 22,893 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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M27 LHE is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M27 LHE, 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 M27 LHE registered?

M27 LHE is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is M27 LHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M27 LHE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M27 LHE have outstanding finance?

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