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MA68 FFK

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

44,602 mi
Last recorded44,602 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA68 FFK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 44,602 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2025 34,864 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2025 34,864 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 14 Mar 2025 34,021 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 24,870 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 15,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 12,146 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 12,094 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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MA68 FFK is a 2018 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc 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 MA68 FFK, 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.

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MA68 FFK is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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