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VA18 MKX

2018 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,970 mi
Last recorded68,970 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 MKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 68,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 53,689 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 36,415 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 36,405 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 34,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,191 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 27,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts in tread worn close to cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both read tyres low on tread [cuts in tread] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 16,403 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted, seat belt not tested

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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VA18 MKX is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VA18 MKX, 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

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What year was VA18 MKX registered?

VA18 MKX is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is VA18 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 MKX 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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