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YL18 LBU

2018 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

43,338 mi
Last recorded43,338 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 LBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 43,338 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 43,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt brb (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 36,966 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 31,215 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2024 31,215 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Jul 2023 24,321 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays and engine covers fitted

wet conditions

Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,602 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2021 14,627 miles

Screw n/s/r 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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YL18 LBU is a 2018 BMW X3 in Grey 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 YL18 LBU, 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 YL18 LBU registered?

YL18 LBU is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 23 July 2018.

Is YL18 LBU safe to buy?

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