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MOI 638

2018 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,269 mi
Last recorded19,269 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOI 638
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,269 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 88,648 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 17,032 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,474 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 13,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 84,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 10,236 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,512 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 82,511 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2022 7,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 7,717 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 7,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,963 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 79,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 78,540 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 76,778 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 73,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm 235/50x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,445 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,408 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 58,335 miles

oil leak from n/s/r diff seal

Fail 23 Feb 2016 58,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from n/s/r diff seal

Pass 19 Feb 2015 50,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,564 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,458 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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MOI 638 is a 2018 BMW X3 in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MOI 638, 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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What year was MOI 638 registered?

MOI 638 is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 30 November 2018.

Is MOI 638 safe to buy?

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