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R999 TBU

2018 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,581 mi
Last recorded45,581 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 TBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,581 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2026 106,512 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 38,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 92,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 31,100 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 73,512 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on the inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 29,210 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 29,181 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 61,777 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 61,769 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 19,532 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 49,940 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 40,308 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 40,308 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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R999 TBU is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R999 TBU, 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 R999 TBU registered?

R999 TBU is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is R999 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 TBU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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