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VGC 972

2018 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,898 mi
Last recorded23,898 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGC 972
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 23,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 20,859 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn / inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn /inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn /edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 18,318 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 14,631 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 10,609 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 8,064 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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VGC 972 is a 2018 BMW X3 in Bronze 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 VGC 972, 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 VGC 972 registered?

VGC 972 is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 15 May 2018.

Is VGC 972 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGC 972 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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