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ST18 EFX

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 EFX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 93,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 1.8mm 2753521 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 83,185 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 57,547 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 56,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2021 35,431 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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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ST18 EFX is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 ST18 EFX, 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 ST18 EFX?

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What year was ST18 EFX registered?

ST18 EFX is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is ST18 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 EFX 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.

Does ST18 EFX have outstanding finance?

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