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NS03 NCS

2018 BMW X3

Bronze Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,604 mi
Last recorded69,604 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS03 NCS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 69,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 59,700 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,734 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (outer edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 24,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 23,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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NS03 NCS is a 2018 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,998cc 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 NS03 NCS, 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 NS03 NCS?

You can check the full history of NS03 NCS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NS03 NCS registered?

NS03 NCS is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 5 October 2018.

Is NS03 NCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS03 NCS 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 NS03 NCS have outstanding finance?

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