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PX18 VPA

2018 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,134 mi
Last recorded72,134 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX18 VPA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 72,134 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres under 3mm. 245/50 r19 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,667 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 61,651 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 52,950 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 43,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2022 35,933 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 26,512 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 26,512 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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PX18 VPA is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue 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 PX18 VPA, 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 PX18 VPA?

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What year was PX18 VPA registered?

PX18 VPA is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 18 June 2018.

Is PX18 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX18 VPA 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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