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MR53 ALX

2018 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,718 mi
Last recorded59,718 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 ALX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 59,718 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 59,463 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Jul 2025

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/19 RFT on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/50/19 RFT on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear seat cover back dropped to access all rear seatbelts

Pass 3 Jul 2024 46,132 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 40,123 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 33,784 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 27,165 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 23,856 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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MR53 ALX is a 2018 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MR53 ALX, 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 MR53 ALX?

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What year was MR53 ALX registered?

MR53 ALX is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 20 January 2018.

Is MR53 ALX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MR53 ALX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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