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Y5 DFB

2018 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,654 mi
Last recorded65,654 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 DFB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 65,654 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 56,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,982 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,792 miles

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 14 Jul 2022 18,687 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 9,917 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 9,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smear Screen Slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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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Y5 DFB is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 Y5 DFB, 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 Y5 DFB registered?

Y5 DFB is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is Y5 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 DFB shows 7 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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