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YL18 LJO

2018 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,529 mi
Last recorded91,529 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW X338,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL18 LJO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 91,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 84,946 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 84,346 miles

Front Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front + rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2024 70,158 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 70,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2023 54,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 43,335 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 34,049 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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YL18 LJO is a 2018 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

YL18 LJO is a 2018 BMW X3, first registered on 21 August 2018.

Is YL18 LJO safe to buy?

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