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VK18 PNX

2018 BMW X3

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,960 mi
Last recorded61,960 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 PNX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 61,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 61,960 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 45,320 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 39,122 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 33,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,242 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 24,212 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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VK18 PNX is a 2018 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,998cc 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 VK18 PNX, 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 VK18 PNX registered?

VK18 PNX is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is VK18 PNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK18 PNX 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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