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VE18 LJN

2018 BMW X3

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,084 mi
Last recorded63,084 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE18 LJN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,084 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge aprox 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 55,050 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2023 43,958 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,998 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 31,419 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 20,602 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 20,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 LJN is a 2018 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol 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 VE18 LJN, 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 VE18 LJN?

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What year was VE18 LJN registered?

VE18 LJN is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is VE18 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE18 LJN 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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