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RA18 MSX

2018 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,128 mi
Last recorded48,128 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 MSX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 48,128 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 43,594 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 7 Jul 2025 43,594 miles

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

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

Both front tyre treads wearing on outer edges .

Front brake discs worn.

Small cuts in n/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,327 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,601 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 30,596 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 23,782 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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RA18 MSX is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RA18 MSX, 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 RA18 MSX?

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What year was RA18 MSX registered?

RA18 MSX is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 6 August 2018.

Is RA18 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA18 MSX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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