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VE18 LJC

2018 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE18 LJC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 57,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 45,112 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 40,302 miles

Rear differential leaking fluid

Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 28,029 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 28,028 miles

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

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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VE18 LJC is a 2018 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VE18 LJC, 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 VE18 LJC registered?

VE18 LJC is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is VE18 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE18 LJC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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