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YC18 FSE

2018 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 FSE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026
Fail 5 Apr 2026

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing MAJOR CRACKING/PERISHING ON SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 41,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides lipped

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides lipped

TPMS light on

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 5 Apr 2025 41,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides lipped

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing on both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides lipped

TPMS light on

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

coolant level low

Pass 16 Apr 2024 34,110 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 25,512 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 18,696 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 14,319 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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YC18 FSE is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC18 FSE, 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 YC18 FSE registered?

YC18 FSE is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is YC18 FSE safe to buy?

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