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R66 EPH

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,464 mi
Last recorded103,464 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 EPH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 103,464 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2025 131,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 97,840 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Rear Seats

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 126,055 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 88,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL ! Rear Seats

Pass 29 Nov 2023 120,380 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 71,929 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 111,910 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 54,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 54,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,358 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,274 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Oct 2020 100,958 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 100,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 99,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 93,532 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 87,404 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R66 EPH is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R66 EPH, 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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R66 EPH is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 28 February 2018.

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