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VA18 TBZ

2018 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,654 mi
Last recorded54,654 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 TBZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 54,654 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 45,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2024 35,823 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 25,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 23,984 miles

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 12 Aug 2021 17,566 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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VA18 TBZ is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TBZ, 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 VA18 TBZ?

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What year was VA18 TBZ registered?

VA18 TBZ is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 14 August 2018.

Is VA18 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 TBZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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